Azure Dedicated HSM provides single-tenant HSM appliances connected to Azure virtual networks for highly regulated cryptographic workloads. It targets organizations that need...
Pros
- Single-tenant hardware with direct customer administration
- Integrates with Azure networking and enterprise identity patterns
- Suitable for workloads requiring stronger isolation than managed key vault tiers
Cons
- Available in fewer regions and scenarios than Azure Key Vault
- Requires more infrastructure management than managed Azure cryptography services
- High cost and capacity constraints can limit smaller deployments
Usage-based; regional hourly pricing