We
are announcing the release of Azure
Integrated HSM, a Hardware Security Module (HSM) cache and crypto
accelerator designed to enhance the security and performance of cryptographic
operations in virtual machines. For customers who heavily rely on
cryptography and have performance-intensive workloads, Azure Integrated HSM
provides a secure way to store cryptographic keys for quick and secure
retrieval. This feature is available as part of our AMD D and E series v7
preview. Azure
Integrated HSM is designed to meet the Federal Information Processing Standards
(FIPS) 140-3 Level 3 Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules. Azure
Integrated HSM protects keys and security assets while these assets are in-use.
Azure Integrated HSM has specialized hardware cryptographic accelerators to
perform encryption, decryption, signing, and verification operations while they
remain within the bounds of the integrated HSM.
Azure
Integrated HSM is now available to use in preview on the AMD v7 preview
platform with support for our general purpose Dasv7-series, Dadsv7-series,
Easv7-series and Eadsv7-series for 8 vCores VMs and above. The Azure Integrated
HSM preview will initially have Windows support only, with Linux support coming
soon. This feature will be offered at no additional cost.
Learn more.
Sign up for the preview.