Is Azure's encryption key management server solution compatible with IBM DS8000s?

Question

Hello,

We are bringing up some IBM DS8000 and TS7700 hardware in some data centers with fast connections to Azure. Is Azure's encryption key management tool(s) compatible with this IBM hardware? We are currently using IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager, but are interested in letting Azure house the keys, though we would need to be in control (CMKs).

Thank you.

Dennis

Answer 1

Hi @DENNIS MOORE

Thank you for reaching out Microsoft Q&A forum!

Azure key Vaults support software-protected and HSM-protected (Hardware Security Module) keys.

Below is the list of key Vault supported Key type for HSM-protected keys.

In BOYK Azure Key Vault lists IBM as a supported vendor for HSMs.

For information, please refer the below articles.

Key types, algorithms, and operations
Import HSM-protected keys to Key Vault (BYOK)

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