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Learn the harsh realities of Hardware Security Module (HSM) implementation and key management through this 32-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2025. Explore the fundamental truth that cryptographic security depends entirely on effective key management, while discovering why HSMs, despite promising enhanced security, often become operational nightmares filled with hidden costs and complexity. Understand the challenges that make HSM deployment unsuitable for organizations without significant technical expertise and resources. Gain insights into the practical difficulties of managing cryptographic keys at scale and the real-world trade-offs between security promises and operational reality in enterprise environments.
