Trends in Cryptography Part 3 – HSMs and Cloud Computing

Trends in Cryptography Part 3 – HSMs and Cloud Computing

In this final part of the series, we look at how cloud computing will impact the use of cryptography and at the future of HSMs; and finally, we reflect on what you can do to be ready for the advances in cryptography that lie ahead.

Securing Web applications with Cryptographic Zones

Securing Web applications with Cryptographic Zones

A cryptographic zone exists between two points, where a symmetric key or asymmetric public keys are shared in order to encrypt sensitive information. Once the key, or keys have been exchanged, data, and in some cases other keys, are encrypted within this zone.

Key Management Strategies for SaaS: Avoid the pitfalls in the Cloud

Key Management Strategies for SaaS: Avoid the pitfalls in the Cloud


This article discusses key management strategies for the SaaS cloud model, and unique security problems to be dealt with because of lack of user control.

Encryption Key Management Challenges for IaaS in the Cloud

Encryption Key Management Challenges for IaaS in the Cloud


This article discusses key management methods for the IaaS Cloud model, and security problems to be dealt with because of its virtualization structure.