Secure Banking. Smarter Performance.

Utimaco is a global provider of IT security solutions, specialising in hardware security modules (HSMs) that protect sensitive data, cryptographic keys and digital transactions.

Through its partnership with Utimaco, Astel helps financial institutions across Africa strengthen payment security, modernise existing infrastructure and support the demands of today’s banking environment.

Combining Utimaco’s technology with Astel’s regional expertise and support, we help organisations improve security, performance and operational efficiency.

CryptoSec Payment HSM

Migrate easily from your current Payment HSM

Switching Payment HSM providers doesn’t need to be complex.

Utimaco CryptoSec Payment HSM is designed to make migration seamless, combining broad Thales command compatibility, high transaction performance and an attractive total cost of ownership without compromising security or performance.

With more than 120 Thales-compatible commands supported, organisations can migrate existing payment applications without needing to recreate commands or rewrite their applications.

The platform combines extensive cryptographic functionality, inclusive licensing and secure remote management to support demanding banking and payment environments.

Why CryptoSec Payment HSM?

  • 120+ Thales-compatible commands supported to simplify migration from existing payment HSM platforms.
  • No need to rewrite existing applications, helping reduce migration complexity and disruption.
  • Unlimited transactions and users, supporting demanding payment environments.
  • All functions and algorithms included as standard, without hidden additional functionality costs.
  • High transaction performance, supporting up to 10,000 transactions per second.
  • 5,000+ concurrent connections, supporting high-volume payment operations.
  • Secure communications, with TLS-protected and authenticated sessions.
  • Two-Factor Authentication, providing an additional layer of access security.
  • PCI PTS v3 certified, supporting PCI PIN and DSS requirements.
  • Full remote HSM management, including master key loading

Migration made seamless

Expertise and support at every stage

Backed by 15 years of migration experience, Astel and Utimaco provide the expertise, tools and support needed to deliver a smooth transition to CryptoSec Payment HSM.

Our structured migration approach helps organisations assess their existing environment, validate compatibility and plan a successful implementation.

01. Assess

Understand your existing payment HSM environment, requirements and migration objectives.

02. Test

Validate command compatibility and application requirements to support a smooth transition.

03. Plan

Establish a migration approach designed to minimise disruption and operational risk.

04. Migrate

Implement the new platform with support from Astel and Utimaco.

Access Bank, Nigeria

The migration to Utimaco’s CryptoSec Payment HSM was fast and seamless. Discover how Access Bank worked with Utimaco to modernise its payment security infrastructure, improve operational performance and reduce costs.

“We were able to validate the solution quickly, achieve significantly higher performance, and maintain the highest levels of security and compliance, all without changing our existing payment applications.”

Webinar

On-demand webinar

Migrating Payment HSMs: Best Practices for a Successful Transition

Migrating critical payment infrastructure requires careful planning, technical expertise and the right technology partner.

Watch our on-demand webinar to explore the challenges and considerations involved in payment HSM migration, and discover practical approaches to achieving a successful transition.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Common challenges associated with HSM migration projects.
  • Key considerations for minimising risk and disruption.
  • Best practices for achieving a smooth migration.
  • How modern payment HSM platforms support performance.

Gain practical insights to help your organisation plan and approach its next payment HSM migration.

Astel & Utimaco

Secure payment infrastructure. Expert migration support.

Astel partners with Utimaco to help financial institutions across Africa implement secure, scalable payment security solutions.

Whether you’re reviewing your current payment HSM environment or planning a future migration, our team can help you evaluate your options and identify the right approach for your organisation.

Speak with Astel about migrating to CryptoSec Payment HSM and discover how you can improve performance while reducing costs.

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