Managed HSM provides FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware security modules. Required for highly regulated workloads (PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
Key Differences from Standard Key Vault
- Single-Tenant HSM: Your keys never share hardware with other customers.
- BYOK: Import your own key material with cryptographic proof of transfer.
- Pricing: ~$3,500/month (vs ~$1/month for standard Key Vault).
Use only when compliance mandates it. Standard Key Vault is sufficient for 99% of use cases.
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