HSM

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

A Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a physical device used to manage digital keys, perform encryption and decryption functions, and ensure secure cryptographic operations. HSMs are designed to provide a high level of security for cryptographic keys, protecting them from unauthorized access and tampering. They are commonly used in industries that require stringent security measures, such as banking, government, and healthcare, to safeguard sensitive data and transactions.

Secure Settings Example

# Example HSM configuration for secure key management
hsm:
  keyManagement:
    keySize: 2048
    algorithm: RSA
    accessControl:
      - user: admin
        permissions: [create, delete, encrypt, decrypt]
      - user: auditor
        permissions: [view]
  network:
    allowList:
      - 192.168.1.10
      - 192.168.1.11
  logging:
    level: INFO
    audit: true

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of insecure HSM configuration
hsm:
  keyManagement:
    keySize: 1024 # Weak key size
    algorithm: RSA
    accessControl:
      - user: admin
        permissions: [create, delete, encrypt, decrypt]
      - user: guest # Insecure access control
        permissions: [encrypt, decrypt]
  network:
    allowList: [] # No network restrictions
  logging:
    level: DEBUG # Excessive logging can expose sensitive information
    audit: false # Lack of auditing