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HSM

Hardware Security Module. A dedicated crypto processor that manages digital keys, performs encryption and decryption, and provides tamper-resistant key storage.

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Data at Rest Data in Transit Data in Use Backup Strategy 3-2-1 Backup Rule Encryption at Rest Key Management Data Retention Policy Secure Deletion Database Security SQL Audit Trail Data Governance
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