RHV and HSM (Hardware Security Module)

[PaulReynand]

Hi,

Would like to ask if RHV supports PCI HSM card using Utimaco HSM.

Thanks in advance.

Paul

[Ricardo]

No, according to https://access.redhat.com/ecosystem/search, it's not supported/certified.

cheers
Ricardo

[PaulReynand]

Hi Ricardo,

Thanks for the reply, im just wondering on this document seems Utimaco HSM is supported in RHEL.

https://support.hsm.utimaco.com/documents/20182/30938/IG_EJBCA_6.3.1.1_RHEL6.4.pdf

Any thoughts?

[Ricardo · Accepted solution]

Utimaco having procedure or even supporting RHEL, doesn't mean that Red Hat support Utimaco. 

"Not Supporting" doesn't mean "doesn't work". Just means that if you face a problem, Red Hat won't be able to help you, since they haven't certified. But Utimaco may support you, and give you help if you face any difficulties.  

[amilya_25]

RHV doesn't support the PCI HSM card using Utimaco. To use an HSM, you would typically connect network-based HSM solutions instead of a PCI card. If you want to understand in detail about the HSM's features, and how it works, you can refer to the following guide:- https://signmycode.com/blog/what-is-a-hardware-security-module-role-of-hsms-for-digital-signing