11/02/2026
Where can your key actually go?
Jason Way breaks down why that question matters when deciding how securely a key needs to be isolated.
For some workloads, software-based key management fits the architecture.
For sensitive or high-value keys, exportability, shared administrative boundaries, general-purpose memory, and privileged access may change the risk calculation.
That is where HSM-backed isolation becomes worth evaluating.
Use the guide to decide which keys need stronger protection based on the workload, threat model, and operational requirements instead of applying the same answer everywhere: https://hubs.la/Q04CLkrQ0