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Marvell, Microsoft and Oracle Team Up to Standardise Data Center Hardware Security
Dark Reading · 22 Oct 2026
Key Takeaway
Ask your cloud providers how they protect encryption keys and whether they use certified hardware security, so you understand how your data is safeguarded.
Marvell, Microsoft and Oracle are collaborating on an effort to standardise hardware security in data center infrastructure. According to Dark Reading, the work focuses on an integrated hardware security module (HSM) for cloud and hyperscale environments.
The target is a module that meets NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3. This is a US government standard for cryptographic hardware, and Level 3 is a higher tier of assurance. An HSM is a dedicated device or component that protects sensitive cryptographic material, such as encryption keys.
The summary available does not give further technical detail, timelines or product specifics, so the practical impact for customers is not yet clear.