Azure Managed HSM vs Fortanix Data Security Manager

Azure Managed HSM is a cloud service for managing cryptographic keys backed by hardware security modules. It supports customer-managed keys, automatic key rotation, audit logs and key import through a web-accessed service. Both listed key types are supported. The Standard B1 plan is a Managed HSM pool billed by hourly usage fee per HSM pool; no price is provided. Azure lists no free plan. The cloud deployment model suits organisations that want managed HSM capabilities rather than a self-hosted installation. Key import allows existing keys to be brought into the service, while automatic rotation handles scheduled key changes. Audit logs provide activity records for review. Teams evaluating the service can focus on whether HSM-backed protection, customer control, import, rotation and logging meet their key-management needs, and whether hourly pool billing fits their usage.

Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM) gives DevOps and security teams a way to manage secrets, credentials, certificates, API keys and tokens outside source code. Secrets management can run on-premises, in the cloud, or across hybrid and multicloud environments. DSM provides REST APIs and supports standards and technologies including OAuth, OpenID (SAML), LDAP, JWT, PKI, Kubernetes and Docker.

Documented CI/CD integrations include HashiCorp Vault, Kubernetes Secret Store CSI Driver, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, CyberArk, Delinea and Azure DevOps. Fortanix says the service stores secrets in a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified HSM and uses Intel SGX and Runtime Encryption technology. Role-based access controls, safeguards against unauthorized password changes, simultaneous-login alerts and audit logs support access oversight. Listed certifications include FIPS 140-2 Level 3, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, CIS and SOC 2 Type 2. The DSM SaaS trial includes the full feature set for 30 days at free, with no credit card required to start. No numeric Enterprise price is listed.