Google PCA Designing for Security and Compliance Practice Question
A company wants to use their own HSM to hold encryption keys for Google Cloud services, but they want Google Cloud to perform cryptographic operations without exposing the keys. Which service should they use?
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Cloud HSM
Cloud HSM is a cloud-hosted HSM that allows customers to manage keys in FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSMs, with Google performing operations without exposing key material.
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Introduction to Google Cloud Platform
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HSM
An HSM (Hardware Security Module) is a dedicated hardware device that securely generates, stores, and manages cryptographic keys used to protect sensitive data.
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Service
A service is a software component or system that performs a specific function and is available to be used by other programs or users over a network.
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