AWS CloudHSM is a cloud-based hardware security module (HSM) that enables users to generate and use their own encryption keys on the AWS Cloud. AWS Nitro (Isolated) refers to the use of Nitro Enclaves to create isolated compute environments that have no persistent storage, no interactive access, and no external networking to protect highly sensitive data processing.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 88/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cloud Infrastructure Security
Part of: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Last analyzed: April 10, 2026
Founded: 2013 (CloudHSM) / 2020 (Nitro Enclaves)
Headquarters: Seattle, WA