Thales,
leader in critical information systems and cybersecurity, announces
nShield XC, its next generation hardware security module (HSM) for
application security. With accelerated crypto performance, best-in-class
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) and unique CodeSafe application
protection, nShield XC meets the increasing demands of customers as they
deploy certified crypto to protect their data and applications.
News facts:
Proven support for high volume Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and public cloud computing: Efficient
crypto processing is essential in high volume crypto transaction
environments. nShield XC builds on the legacy of previous models to
support demanding credential issuance environments such as high tech
device manufacturing and the public cloud.
Network-grade SSL/TLS:
Performance is a constant concern in the networking world as is the need
for seamless security. nShield XC brings turbo speed crypto processing
for already proven integrations with Application Delivery Controller
partners including Citrix and F5 Networks.
Unique custom application HSM hosting:
nShield XC expands Thales's unique CodeSafe feature, allowing customers
to run larger and more powerful applications within the secure boundary
of the HSM, helping them safeguard their most sensitive custom
applications and the data they handle. Thales customers have used
CodeSafe for a wide variety of use cases, including streaming media
protection, digital currency, and implementation of custom cryptographic
algorithms.
Cindy Provin, president Thales e-Security Inc., says:
"As
organizations deploy more cryptography, in more places, they need to be
sure that their cryptographic resources can handle the demands and
don't create bottlenecks. The nShield XC offers higher performance to
support high volumes of cryptographic transactions providing the trust
that protects the cryptographic infrastructure. As organizations,
leverage big data or cloud services and implement public key
infrastructure in support of the internet of things, trust and control
are of paramount importance and need to be delivered on a large scale.
We are very pleased to be launching the nShield XC in response to the
increasing requirements of our customers."
David Monahan, senior analyst, Enterprise Management Associates, says:
"Companies
need hardened security solutions that deliver a strong root of trust as
the foundation for enterprise class data protection in their security
and risk management programs. These solutions must meet operational
demands in maintaining remote management, high levels of performance and
reliability, and address critical needs such as key management at
scale, across multiple data centers and cloud providers. With the
continued explosion of sensitive data across connected devices,
organizations failing to do so will fall behind and may ultimately
fail."
Marissa Schmidt, director of product management, NetScaler at Citrix, says:
"The
integration of Citrix NetScaler with Thales nShield provides our mutual
customers with technology to enhance security while offering a secure
and cost-effective solution for SSL key management. Citrix customers
increasingly demand high performance solutions that provide robust
levels of protection for cryptographic keys. We welcome Thales's next
generation nShield XC to continue to meet these needs."
Jon Kuhn, Senior Director, Product Management, F5, says:
"F5
and Thales customers are demanding high-performance solutions that
provide flexibility as they redesign their environments to neutralize
evolving threats around SSL/TLS-whether that means providing support for
the newest ciphers, enhancing key management, or improving IPS and DLP
service scalability. With the companies' long-time partnership, joint
customers are well positioned to take advantage of the new nShield XC
platform to address increasingly sophisticated security demands."
For further information on the nShield XC product family: https://www.thales-esecurity.com/products-and-services/products-and-services/hardware-security-modules