Hardware Security Module (HSM) for PGP Encryption Server

Products

• PGP Command Line
• PGP Key Management Server
• PGP Key Mgmt Client Access and CLI API
• PGP SDK
• Desktop Email Encryption
• Drive Encryption
• Encryption Management Server
• Endpoint Encryption
• File Share Encryption
• Gateway Email Encryption

Issue/Introduction

Hardware Security Modules have the capability to store keys on a centralized server to help protect sensitive data in the form of keys.

This article will provide information on how this works with PGP Encryption Server.

Resolution

Hardware Security Modules are not supported by the PGP Encryption Server at this time, because the PGP server is essentially its own HSM.

That is, the PGP Encryption Server stores and manages keys all in a secure methodology that allows for secure key exchange from endpoint to endpoint.

In order to gain access to key data, authentication must be provided.  Once provided, certain administrative roles will or will not have access to the key data.

If you have a third-party and would like to integrate PGP Encryption Server with it, reach out to Symantec Support for more guidance.

 

Additional Information

EPG-29093