netHSMKey Management Server
A key management server provides improved enterprise security
Managing the keys required to encrypt and decrypt data or protect sensitive documents can be a daunting challenge. A secure key management server is the answer, but selecting the right technology is important. The right product will deliver superior protection while decreasing the cost of managing keys without negatively impacting application performance. For enterprises everywhere seeking a highly reliable and cost-effective key management server, nCipher has the answer.
nCipher keyAuthority - an enterprise class key management server
nCipher's keyAuthority is a key management server that allows enterprises to centrally and automatically generate, store and manage the security objects required to encrypt and decrypt critical data and information. By making key management easier and simpler, keyAuthority allows organizations to increase security while minimizing operational security costs. A powerful management server provides flexible and efficient mechanisms to control which applications can use a specific key. The server enables system-wide configurations to be adapted quickly and cost-efficiently, and creates audit trails for use in complying with privacy regulations. Each key is created in conjunction with a policy template that defines its lifetime properties, including a roll-over schedule. By strongly maintaining the integrity of policies, audit records and other data objects, keyAuthority helps to ensure superior security for the enterprise.
nCipher's server simplifies distribution and management of cryptographic keys
Enterprises today must be able to manage cryptographic keys with high reliability. Without a centralized and automated management system, distribution of these highly sensitive cryptographic keys can be error prone and labor-intensive. In addition to a centralized key management server, nCipher's keyAuthority Solution Suite includes:
- A management console that allows administrators to access keyAuthority from network-connected terminals throughout the enterprise. This is significant since the keyAuthority server may reside in a secure and possibly inconvenient location. The console can enforce strong authentication for the system by requiring more than one Security Operator to present credentials and pass phrases in order to authorize changes and operations.
- A provisioning server that securely distributes keys directly to applications across the enterprise operating on a wide variety of heterogeneous end-points over a secure and mutually authenticated communications link. This component accommodates the need for applications deploying cryptography to be able to request and receive key material with high reliability on a 24x7 basis.
nCipher also offers solutions that support data encryption and data encryption software, data protection software, SSL security, Windows PKI, and more.
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