HSMaaS
VS
On-Premise HSM
No infrastructure required, all managed by service provider
Infrastructure
Requires dedicated hardware, software
All managed by skilled service provider
Personnel
Requires trained personnel to manage
Easily scalable, additional capacity can be added on-demand
Scalability
Limited by physical hardware, difficult and expensive to add capacity
Security measures managed by service provider, including physical security, monitoring, and access control
Physical security
Requires physical security measures to protect against theft or tampering
Service provider ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, including audits and certifications
Compliance
Compliance with industry standards and regulations is the responsibility of the organization
All maintenance and upgrades managed by service provider
Maintenance
Requires regular maintenance, upgrades, and hardware replacements
Accessible from anywhere with internet connection
Accessibility
Limited accessibility to HSM for remote employees
No upfront costs, pay-as-you-go pricing model, predictable ongoing costs
Cost
High upfront costs for hardware, software, and personnel, ongoing maintenance costs
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Curious about the differences between traditional on-premise HSMs and our cloud-based HSMaaS solution? Check out the table below for a side-by-side comparison of key features and benefits.
On-Premise HSM
vs
HSMaaS
Requires dedicated hardware, software
Infrastructure
No infrastructure required, all managed by service provider
Requires trained personnel to manage
Personnel
All managed by skilled service provider
Limited by physical hardware, difficult and expensive to add capacity
Scalability
Easily scalable, additional capacity can be added on-demand
Requires physical security measures to protect against theft or tampering
Physical security
Security measures managed by service provider, including physical security, monitoring, and access control
Compliance with industry standards and regulations is the responsibility of the organization
Compliance
Service provider ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, including audits and certifications
Requires regular maintenance, upgrades, and hardware replacements
Maintenance
All maintenance and upgrades managed by service provider
Limited accessibility to HSM for remote employees
Accessibility
Accessible from anywhere with internet connection
High upfront costs for hardware, software, and personnel, ongoing maintenance costs
Cost
No upfront costs, pay-as-you-go pricing model, predictable ongoing costs
3
Curious about the differences between traditional on-premise HSMs and our cloud-based HSMaaS solution? Check out the table below for a side-by-side comparison of key features and benefits.
On-Premise HSM
HSMaaS
Requires dedicated hardware, software
Infrastructure
No infrastructure required, all managed by service provider
Requires trained personnel to manage
Personnel
All managed by skilled service provider
Limited by physical hardware, difficult and expensive to add capacity
Scalability
Easily scalable, additional capacity can be added on-demand
Requires physical security measures to protect against theft or tampering
Physical security
Security measures managed by service provider, including physical security, monitoring, and access control
Compliance with industry standards and regulations is the responsibility of the organization
Compliance
Service provider ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, including audits and certifications
Requires regular maintenance, upgrades, and hardware replacements
Maintenance
All maintenance and upgrades managed by service provider
Limited accessibility to HSM for remote employees
Accessibility
Accessible from anywhere with internet connection
High upfront costs for hardware, software, and personnel, ongoing maintenance costs
Cost
No upfront costs, pay-as-you-go pricing model, predictable ongoing costs