THALES General Purpose HSM’s
In today's digital landscape, cryptographic keys have become one of the most critical assets within enterprise security architectures. As organizations continue to adopt cloud technologies, digital identities, electronic signatures, and data-centric security strategies, protecting cryptographic operations is essential to maintaining trust, compliance, and business continuity.
The Thales General Purpose HSM portfolio provides a robust and trusted foundation for securing cryptographic keys and executing sensitive cryptographic operations within certified hardware security modules. By isolating keys from applications and operating systems, organizations significantly reduce the risk of compromise while maintaining complete control over the cryptographic lifecycle.
The portfolio includes Luna Network HSM, Luna PCIe HSM, and ProtectServer HSM, offering flexible deployment options for a wide range of use cases including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), digital signatures, certificate authorities, TLS/SSL certificate protection, database encryption, blockchain applications, payment systems, cloud security, and enterprise application security.
Built to meet the highest security standards, Thales HSM solutions deliver strong access controls, secure key lifecycle management, tamper-resistant protection, audit capabilities, and seamless integration with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and security ecosystems. Whether deployed in traditional data centers, hybrid infrastructures, or multi-cloud environments, Thales HSMs provide the trusted root of trust required to secure modern digital business operations.
Our team provides expert consulting, implementation, integration, migration, and support services to help organizations successfully deploy and manage Thales HSM solutions while meeting regulatory and security requirements.
Product Portfolio
THALES General Purpose HSM’s
Discover THALES General Purpose HSM's that help you build secure, scalable and future-ready solutions.
Luna Network HSM
Secure your sensitive data and critical applications by storing, protecting & managing your cryptographic keys in Luna Network HSM
Luna PCIe HSM
Luna T-Series models offer secure storage of your cryptographic information in a controlled and highly secure environment.
Luna Network HSM
Luna Network HSM is Thales' leading network-attached hardware security module designed for centralized cryptographic key management and enterprise-scale security operations. It enables organizations to protect cryptographic keys across multiple applications, systems, and cloud environments while providing high availability, scalability, and partitioning capabilities. Luna Network HSM is an ideal solution for hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures that require centralized trust and security management.
Luna PCIe HSM
Luna PCIe HSM is a high-performance hardware security module installed directly into a server through a PCIe interface. It delivers low-latency cryptographic processing and secure key storage for organizations requiring local cryptographic operations within their infrastructure. It is particularly suited for high-performance applications where security, speed, and operational efficiency are critical.
ProtectServer HSM
ProtectServer HSM provides trusted hardware-based protection for cryptographic keys and sensitive security operations. Designed for integration with PKI environments, digital signature platforms, authentication services, and enterprise applications, it offers organizations a proven and reliable security foundation for protecting critical business processes and meeting compliance requirements.
ProtectServer Hardware Security Modules
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ProtectServer 3+ External HSM
Protect cryptographic keys against compromise while providing encryption, signing and authentication to secure sensitive applications.
ProtectServer 3 External HSM
Safeguard against physical and logical attacks with ProtectServer 3 External HSM – a heavy-duty steel appliance with tamper-protected security.
ProtectServer 3 PCIe HSM
PCI Express x4-compliant card available in different performance levels to meet varied system requirements.
- Secure generation, storage, and management of cryptographic keys within certified HSM environments
- Support for PKI, digital signatures, TLS/SSL certificates, database encryption, and cloud security
- FIPS-certified protection with advanced access control and audit capabilities
- Flexible deployment through network-attached, PCIe, and dedicated HSM platforms
Features
Centralized Key Management
Securely generate, store, rotate, and manage cryptographic keys throughout their entire lifecycle using certified hardware-based protection.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Protect sensitive cryptographic assets with tamper-resistant hardware, strong authentication controls, and industry-recognized security certifications.
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Integration
Deploy cryptographic services consistently across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments while maintaining centralized security governance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A General Purpose Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a certified security device designed to securely generate, store, protect, and manage cryptographic keys while performing sensitive cryptographic operations in a tamper-resistant environment.
Luna Network HSM is a centralized network-attached appliance that supports multiple applications and systems, while Luna PCIe HSM is installed directly inside a server to provide local, high-performance cryptographic processing.
They are commonly used for PKI infrastructures, digital signatures, certificate authorities, TLS/SSL certificates, database encryption, cloud security, blockchain platforms, and enterprise application security.
Yes. Thales HSM solutions support on-premises, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and public cloud deployments, enabling organizations to maintain consistent cryptographic security across all environments.
Thales General Purpose HSMs integrate with PKI platforms, certificate authorities, databases, cloud services, enterprise applications, IAM solutions, DevSecOps environments, and numerous third-party security technologies.
