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HSM (Hardware Security Module)
Encryption
A special device that stores keys safely and does crypto operations securely.
Definition
An HSM is specialized hardware that stores encryption keys and performs sensitive cryptographic operations.
In plain English
A special device that stores keys safely and does crypto operations securely.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It makes it much harder for attackers to steal keys, protecting encrypted personal data.
Example
Example: A company uses an HSM to protect the master key for database encryption.