WORLD WATCH · October 21, 2026 · NEWS
FIPS 140-3 HSM standard effort
Marvell, Microsoft and Oracle start a joint effort to standardize hardware security for data centers.
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Key takeaways
- Marvell, Microsoft and Oracle work to standardize an integrated HSM.
- The target is NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliance.
- The effort focuses on cloud and hyperscale data centers.
What happened
The report comes from Dark Reading. Marvell, Microsoft and Oracle work to standardize a NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 integrated HSM. The effort targets cloud data center infrastructure. The effort targets hyperscale data center infrastructure.
Why it matters
A standard integrated HSM can set a common security requirement for data center hardware. A common standard can limit variation between hardware components in cloud and hyperscale systems. The focus on FIPS 140-3 Level 3 sets a defined compliance target for that hardware.
What to do
- Verify current HSM compliance against NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 requirements.
- Track hardware changes for cloud or hyperscale infrastructure.
- Assess supplier plans for a standardized integrated HSM.
SOURCE: INTEL128 WORLD WATCH (UPDATED OCT 22, 2026). This brief summarizes reporting by Dark Reading. Intel128 writes the summary and credits the outlet. Read the summary as a starting point, not as a substitute for the original reporting.