softhsm ☆
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Description:
Cryptographic store accessible through a PKCS#11 interface
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: cryptography hsm pkcs11 security development
Install: brew install softhsm
About:
SoftHSM is a software-based Hardware Security Module (HSM) that emulates a physical cryptographic device. It provides a PKCS#11 interface, allowing applications to manage cryptographic keys and perform operations in a secure, isolated environment. This tool is essential for developers needing to test PKCS#11 integrations without access to expensive hardware.
Key Features:
  • PKCS#11 v2.40 compliant interface
  • Software emulation of secure hardware
  • Support for multiple cryptographic algorithms (RSA, ECC, AES)
  • Secure key storage and management
Use Cases:
  • Developing and testing applications that require PKCS#11 support
  • Creating a secure environment for key management without physical hardware
  • CI/CD pipelines for cryptographic software validation
Alternatives:
  • OpenSC – OpenSC provides middleware for smart cards, whereas SoftHSM emulates a full HSM in software.
  • YubiHSM 2 – YubiHSM is a physical hardware device offering higher security assurance than the software-only SoftHSM.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 5:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP c8e7cc7c
Sep 11, 2024 4:58am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8212eec4
Jan 2, 2024 1:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 21eb0d5b
Sep 24, 2023 10:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3e6cbfb0
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