Hardware Security Module
BSI-CI-RP-0002-2018 | Version 1.0.1 | Date 28.08.2019
for the protection of data classified " VS-NUR FÜR DEN DIENSTGEBRAUCH"
An Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a physical device that provides secure and efficient implementations of cryptographic operations over one or more well-defined external interface(s). The cryptographic functions of the HSM are used to protect VS-NfD classified data.
The HSM has security mechanisms to protect against logical attacks, whereby security-relevant parameters, data, keys, other cryptographic secrets and security-critical functional components themselves are particularly protected in terms of integrity, authenticity and confidentiality.
