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SY0-701 · Question #166

A security architect at a large, multinational organization is concerned about the complexities and overhead of managing multiple encryption keys securely in a multicloud provider environment. The…

The correct answer is C. HSMaaS. HSM as a Service (HSMaaS), Hardware security modules (HSMs) are fortified, tamper-resistant hardware components that produce, safeguard, and manage keys for encrypting and decrypting data and establishing digital signatures and certificates.

Submitted by yasin.bd· Mar 6, 2026Security architecture

Question

A security architect at a large, multinational organization is concerned about the complexities and overhead of managing multiple encryption keys securely in a multicloud provider environment. The security architect is looking for a solution with reduced latency to allow the incorporation of the organization's existing keys and to maintain consistent, centralized control and management regardless of the data location. Which of the following would best meet the architect's objectives?

Options

  • ATrusted Platform Module
  • BIaaS
  • CHSMaaS
  • DPaaS

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    24% (11)
  • B
    11% (5)
  • C
    59% (27)
  • D
    7% (3)

Explanation

HSM as a Service (HSMaaS), Hardware security modules (HSMs) are fortified, tamper-resistant hardware components that produce, safeguard, and manage keys for encrypting and decrypting data and establishing digital signatures and certificates.

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