Cryptex DB — Secure Hardware Security Module (HSM) Alternative

The Cryptex DB is a virtual software-based Hardware Security Module (HSM) integrated into the Smartex Money platform. It provides enterprise-grade encryption and secure storage for sensitive financial data — eliminating the need for expensive physical HSM hardware while maintaining the highest security standards.

What Cryptex DB Protects

• Card Numbers (PAN) — Encrypted storage of primary account numbers
• Cryptographic Keys — Secure key generation, storage, and rotation
• PINs and Passwords — Hashed and salted credential storage
• Sensitive PII — Personally Identifiable Information encryption
• Digital Signatures — Signing and verification of transactions

Key Features

• AES-256 Encryption — Military-grade encryption for data at rest
• Key Management — Automated key lifecycle: generation, rotation, archival, destruction
• PCI DSS Compliance — Meets PCI DSS requirements for cardholder data protection
• Tokenization — Replace sensitive data with non-sensitive tokens for internal use
• Audit Trail — Complete logging of all cryptographic operations
• API Access — RESTful API for integration with all Smartex Money modules

Cryptex DB ensures that even in the event of a database breach, sensitive data remains completely protected and unusable to attackers.