Futurex VirtuCrypt
Overview
Futurex VirtuCrypt gives organisations HSM, key management and PKI services from the cloud, without the need to buy, rack and maintain physical hardware. Unsung, a Futurex Bronze Partner, supplies and implements VirtuCrypt for UK organisations taking a cloud-first approach or building hybrid environments alongside on-premises Futurex HSMs.
Why buy VirtuCrypt through Unsung
We give independent advice on the licensing model and service mix that suit your requirements, so you get value for money from Futurex.
You also benefit from partner pricing through our Futurex relationship, and from specialist support, with first-line triage from Unsung PKI consultants and escalation to Futurex where needed. We make sure VirtuCrypt works with your existing Futurex HSMs, cloud providers and applications, so policies stay consistent across both environments.
The Challenge
Moving workloads to the cloud brings a need for HSM and key management in the cloud, but few organisations are ready to move all of their cryptographic infrastructure at once. They need a cloud service that works with the HSMs they already run and applies the same key policies in both places. Native key management from cloud providers is convenient, but it ties organisations to one provider's approach. Those operating across several clouds, or with regulatory requirements for independent key control, need a cloud HSM service that stays separate from the underlying cloud platform.
What It Does
VirtuCrypt delivers HSM-as-a-service, removing the need to procure and manage physical hardware, with the same cryptographic capabilities as on-premises Futurex HSMs, through the shared Base Architecture Model it has with CryptoHub. Cloud and on-premises HSMs can operate as one estate, with consistent configuration and key management policies. Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support keeps organisations in control of keys used in cloud services, and key lifecycle management covers both environments. VirtuCrypt can be deployed across regions and supports PKI, digital signing, tokenisation and payment cryptography from the cloud.
How Unsung Helps
We help you compare cloud HSM options, design a hybrid architecture that keeps cryptographic standards consistent, and implement VirtuCrypt alongside your existing on-premises HSMs. That covers integration with your applications and cloud services, key migration planning and handover to your operations team.
VirtuCrypt is a natural fit for organisations already invested in Futurex. If you run Thales HSMs on-premises, Luna Cloud HSM may give a more consistent estate. Where unified key management, tokenisation and secrets are the priority, Fortanix DSM is worth considering. We supply all three, so our advice is independent.
Related Unsung Services
- Hardware Security Modules: HSM strategy across cloud and on-premises environments.
- PKI Management & Hosting: Managed PKI services, including cloud-hosted certificate operations.
- PKI Consultancy: Advice on cloud cryptographic strategy and hybrid HSM architecture.
