nShield as a Service is ideal for cloud-first strategies, selective cloud migration, and even adding HSM capabilities to handle workload spikes. Users interact with nShield® HSMs in the cloud just as they do with nShield applications physically located in their own data centers. Similarly, when using the nCipher service to deploy sensitive application code within FIPS-validated security margins, there is also the option to do the same using HSM services in the cloud or on-premises.
With nShield as a Service, companies can:
• Deploy Bring Your Own Key and Host Your Own Key solutions with a trusted third-party service
• Maintain absolute control over key materials and keep data and encryption keys separate
• Extend cryptography to the cloud and manage keys across multiple clouds
• Deploy secure code execution for cloud work
• Integrate with third-party cloud applications.
How nShield as a Service Works
: nShield as a Service uses nShield HSMs to generate, access, and protect cryptographic key materials separately from sensitive data. All nShield HSMs are managed through the unified nChipher Security World key management system, which includes both cloud and on-premises HSMs. This allows organizations to scale their HSM operations effectively while retaining control of their key materials, even if they switch cloud service providers.
Organizations can use nShield as a Service to supplement or replace on-premises HSMs, while still retaining the benefits of HSM ownership. The subscription model enables organizations to budget predictably, manage capacity, reduce data center impact, and decrease time spent on routine maintenance and monitoring.
Customers seeking cloud-first solutions can work with cybersecurity and infrastructure providers through nCipher's nFinity Strategic Technology Partner program, which includes F5, IBM, Micro Focus Voltage, Red Hat, and Venafi. Applications include SSL/TLS, code signing, and database encryption, among others.
