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What is AWS CloudHSM, and what problem is it built to solve?

AWS CloudHSM is a cloud-based hardware security module used to encrypt sensitive data and give teams control over their encryption keys.

Does AWS CloudHSM offer an open API, and what does it integrate with?

AWS CloudHSM does not offer an open API.

AWS CloudHSM Reviews (14)

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Arpit Y.
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"One of the best encryption module among all the public cloud provider"
4.5/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

AWS Cloud HSM stands for Cloud Hardware security module, which is the best alternative of on-premise HSM provided by marker leader Thales. HSM is basically used for encryption of your sensitive data like card details, CVV, etc. In AWS with the help of Cloud HSM, you can encrypt your data, and also you can manage the keys by yourself. It uses FIPS - 140-2 HSM, which is the best in the class. AWS also provides high availability for the cloud HSM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

Sometimes administrative works are too complicated for an entry-level engineer. Also, you may need to change your application code when integrating with cloud HSM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pradeep B.
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Pradeep B.
SAP Basis Global Technical Architect-
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"AWS Hardware Security"
4.5/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

The best part is you can easily create your own encryption for different levels of security of your hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

So far nothing to dislike as per the current usages of AWS HSM Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sumit M.
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Sumit M.
Cloud Specialist
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Hardware security module with custom encryption key"
4.5/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

AWS Cloud HSM is a cloud based hardware security module for your application or services on aws. It enables you to generate and use your own encryption keys on aws cloud. The best part is that you can use your custom generated encryption keys on a FIPS 140-2 level 3 compliant HSM. If you are not a cloud security guy, you might not get what it is, but briefly it is a high standard security hardware based module. It also protects your keys which is really required. Regarding the cost, as all aws services are comparatively low in cost, AWS CloudHSM offers pay as you go feature so that you pay as you use the service which eliminates useless costs. It is overall a good hardware security solution for aws. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

I have nothing to dislike about aws cloud HSM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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mukesh s.
Cloud Architect
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"best way to build secure compliant application !"
4/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

I have been using AWS CloudHSM for 2-3 years, AWS CloudHSM provides you with validated HSM under your exclusive control, and it also provides HSM within your VPC, it becomes very easy to secure our business secret data and workloads, it's very easy to modernize workloads using AWS CloudHSM, it brings the robust security and total control of traditional HSMs within AWS, by integrating AWS CloudHSM with AWS key management service we can manage all kinds of keys securely and efficiently too, it's reliable because all kinds of communication with your HSM is encrypted End to End for better security, single tenant access level 3 validated hardware, it uses transparent data encryption for Oracle databases easily! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

Quality of service is not so good, sometimes it doesn't support scalability while expanding your infrastructures, other than this everything is best!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Omaira V.
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Omaira V.
Senior Computer Programmer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"High level of security for your data"
5/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

AWS CloudHSM is so easy to set up and initialize, and even easier to monitor and manage. It brings a high level of security and encryption. I can create a cluster with a few clicks in just a few minutes. I can also create a cluster from backups, which saves so much time. One of the best things is that it is pay-as-you-go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

AWS CloudHSM is one of the best HSMs I have ever used. Until now, there is nothing bad I have found, but if I have to say something I dislike, it would be that the prices change depending on the location of the AWS server. There can be a noticeable difference between them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Christian M.
Data Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"one of the best cloud based data security"
4/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

My favorite part is that there is no upfront cost to using this feature. It lets you focus completely on the task at hand before worrying about payment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

The user interface could be more user friendly, Ive had to teach colleagues how to use this before and it always is a process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
CL
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"AWS CLoudHSM is a winner"
4.5/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

When you use an HSM from AWS CloudHSM, you can perform a variety of cryptographic tasks. AWS CloudHSM provides hardware security modules in the AWS Cloud. Using these cryptographic operations provides secure storage for cryptographic keys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

If you want a managed service for creating and controlling your encryption keys, you have to use AWS Key Management Service. Which is an extra charge and service and charge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to implement and easy to calculate"
4/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

it's easy to implement, you could decide to turn it on and turn it off in a while. You will also understand soon the cost and you could calculate the right ROI Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

You have to click a lot to understand the cost but you will understand it and it will be it. No doubts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Perfect"
5/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

Perfect, it meets all of my demands and does exactly what I want it too when I want it done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

My biggest concern is customer support and figuring out how to navigate the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
AC
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"HSM Review"
5/5
What do you like best about AWS CloudHSM?

IT is easy to use. Not a big learning curve to pick up Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudHSM?

Nothing. It shows tremendous value. Great product to use and have Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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