What is AWS CloudHSM?

AWS CloudHSM is a cloud-based hardware security module (HSM) that enables users to easily generate and use encryption keys on the AWS Cloud. With CloudHSM, users can manage their own encryption keys using FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated HSMs. CloudHSM offers users the flexibility to integrate with applications using industry-standard APIs, such as PKCS#11, Java Cryptography Extensions (JCE), and Microsoft CryptoNG (CNG) libraries.