Azure Managed HSM

Azure Managed HSM is a cloud service for managing cryptographic keys backed by hardware security modules. It supports customer-managed keys, key import, automatic key rotation, and audit logs through a web-based service. Both supported key types are listed. The Standard B1 plan is described as a Managed HSM pool billed by hourly usage per HSM pool, but no price is provided. There is no free plan. The cloud deployment model suits organizations that want managed HSM capabilities rather than a self-hosted system. Customer-managed keys provide control over key handling, while importing allows existing keys to be brought into the service. Automatic rotation helps maintain key lifecycle processes, and audit logs provide activity records for review. Teams evaluating the service can focus on whether these controls, key types, web access, and pool-based billing fit their operational requirements.

Azure Managed HSM provides the listed key-management controls in a cloud deployment. Its paid, pool-based model is best considered by teams that specifically need managed HSM-backed keys and audit capabilities.

It suits organizations needing cloud-hosted, HSM-backed key management with customer control, import, rotation, and audit records. It is intended for teams comfortable with paid, hourly usage billed per Managed HSM pool.