Atos has unveiled its new Hardware Security Module (HSM) for IoT, a high-performance security device designed to protect IoT ecosystems through cryptographic capabilities. Part of the Horus portfolio, the new HSM combines access-as-a-service, a centralized key management system, and IoT security services into a fully integrated solution. Atos' new Horus HSM for IoT is available for applications running in SaaS (software as a service) mode and allows multiple users to benefit from next-generation encryption as if they had their own dedicated HSM. The HSM solution is segmented into several "security domains" that can be customized by each user, acting as tamper-proof vaults with high levels of isolation between subscribers, users, and roles. Security teams can manage HSMs remotely without any physical access, simplifying security management and saving time.
To securely manage IoT devices, each connected object must be given a trusted identity through the provision of secure cryptographic keys via an HSM. Horus HSM for IoT provides a Key Management Center that reduces the number and complexity of operations for security professionals, while ensuring consistent key distribution across multi-site deployments.
Beyond the "classic" HSM features, Horus HSM for IoT offers integrated IoT security services, such as authentication of communication devices and the processing and confidentiality of transmitted data. These services are tailored to each industry sector and adhere to the latest IoT security protocols, such as LoRaWAN 1.0/1.1 for telecommunications, DLMS/COSEM for utilities and smart meters, and LWM2M/OSCORE for machine-to-machine communications and device management in industrial IoT.
