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Hardware Security Module

Hardware Security Modules (HSM) are responsible for generation, maintenance and usage of keys.

Popular use cases

  • Android 7.0+ certified devices should include an HSM for storing encrypted cryptographic keys. This is particularly beneficial for storing WebAuthn credentials and encrypted passkeys.
  • The TPM chips in motherboards are also a form of HSM.

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