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Cloud-based HSM using SafeNet Data Protection On Demand vs. on-premises HSM: A TCO Comparison

Choosing the Most Cost-Effective Solution for Your Crypto Security

Published July 2019
Choosing the Most Cost-Effective Solution for Your Crypto Security

Cloud-based HSM vs. on-premises HSM.

How do you choose the right option for your organization's crypto security? And how do you compare the total cost of ownership (TCO) of an upfront on-premises HSM investment with a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) cloud-based HSM service?

In this paper, we run through a checklist of features you should consider when making your choice of HSM. Then we focus on the primary costs you should include in your side-by-side TCO calculation. Finally, we present a working example that shows you what your TCO evaluation might look like.