QYR Market Research USA hardware security modules market research | Page 5

QYResearch With the increasing penetration of internet, adapting to information systems to ease various operational processes has become essential for organizations as well as individuals. The demand for USB-based or portable HSMs has been increasing owing to their suitability in offline situations, where the hardware security module can be stored in a safe place while not in use, or if the HSM needs to be portable. The features of USB-based hardware security modules, such as portability and USB connectivity, ensure its suitability with laptops, desktops, or workstations, in turn making USB- based HSM the fastest growing market among the various types. The emergence of electronic payments, digital transactions and the growing need to protect highly sensitive financial data from potential security threats has resulted in the largest share of payment processing application in the hardware security modules market.