ARKA™ HSM-X Hardware Security Module
Tamper-resistant key vault for PKI, eSign, payments, Aadhaar-linked services and database encryption.
Every digital signature, payment authorisation and encrypted database depends on keys that must never leave secure hardware. The HSM-X is a network-attached hardware security module that generates, stores and uses cryptographic keys inside a tamper-responsive boundary. If someone tries to open the module, the keys are erased.
Built for Indian Certifying Authorities, eSign service providers, banks, payment aggregators and government departments that want key custody under Indian control and support from an Indian OEM.
Key features
Technical specifications
| Model | HSM-X (network appliance); HSM-X PCIe card variant |
|---|---|
| Design target | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 / Common Criteria (certification on roadmap) |
| Performance | Up to 10,000 RSA-2048 signatures/sec (high-performance SKU) |
| Algorithms | RSA, ECDSA/EdDSA, AES-GCM, HMAC, SHA-2/3, ML-KEM, ML-DSA |
| APIs | PKCS#11, JCE, CNG/KSP, OpenSSL, REST |
| Interfaces | 2 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE SFP+; USB for smart-card PED |
| Form factor | 1U 19" rack-mount, dual PSU |
| Warranty & support | 5 years OEM warranty, firmware updates |
Typical applications
Certifying Authorities & eSign
Protect CA root and signing keys.
Banks & payment aggregators
PIN, card and UPI transaction-key protection.
Government digital services
Document signing, DigiLocker-style services, e-procurement.
DPDP-ready encryption
Central key management for database and application encryption.
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