Azure Dedicated HSM
Azure Dedicated HSM is a fully managed, single-tenant hardware security module (HSM) service in Microsoft Azure that provides cryptographic key storage and operations in FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated devices. It offers dedicated physical hardware for high-security scenarios, ensuring isolation and control over cryptographic keys and operations. This service is designed for organizations with strict compliance, regulatory, or security requirements that cannot be met with multi-tenant HSM solutions.
Developers should use Azure Dedicated HSM when building applications that require FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliance, such as in financial services, government, or healthcare sectors, or when handling sensitive data like encryption keys for databases or digital signatures. It is essential for scenarios where key management must be isolated from shared infrastructure, such as in payment processing, certificate authorities, or blockchain implementations, to meet regulatory standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, or GDPR.