Announcing Fortanix Data Security Manager as a Service

Most teams didn’t notice when data security stopped being a backend responsibility and became everyone’s problem. One day, it was just the security team’s job. Next, it was the DevOps lead trying to manage secrets, or the compliance manager fielding questions about encryption during a product demo.

And here’s what few talk about: the real risk isn’t just external attackers. It’s the daily sprawl of data—moving between clouds, shared with SaaS apps, duplicated in backups, and exposed through API integrations nobody audited. Add outdated tools that weren’t designed for this kind of movement, and suddenly, security becomes a constant game of catch-up.

This is exactly why Fortanix built Data Security Manager (DSM) SaaS. It’s not a patchwork fix. It’s a cloud data security solution built to match how organizations actually work today: fast, elastic, decentralized. Delivered as a service, DSM SaaS gives you the controls, visibility, and automation to protect data—wherever it lives, moves, or multiplies.

What is DSM SaaS?

DSM SaaS is a full-featured data security platform offered as a service. It brings the trusted capabilities of Fortanix’s on-premises solution to the cloud, with the added benefits of scalability, simplicity, and cost-efficiency. As the only multicloud data security service certified to the FIPS 140-2 Level 3 standard, DSM SaaS delivers strong protection while removing the headaches of infrastructure management.

With DSM SaaS, organizations can adopt a data security as a service model that aligns with modern IT strategies. Whether you operate in the public cloud, hybrid cloud, SaaS environments, or on-premises, DSM SaaS provides a single platform to manage and secure your data.

Check the infographic for quick understanding on “Why DSM SaaS?”

Built for Simplicity and Scale

Unlike legacy tools that require separate solutions for each function, DSM SaaS offers a comprehensive data security service that includes:

• Key management
• Tokenization
• Cloud key management
• Secrets management
• Encryption
• Hardware Security Module (HSM) services

All of this is delivered through a single integrated solution, without the need to manage different tech stacks. This streamlined approach helps reduce complexity and makes data security easier to deploy across your organization.

Flexible and Developer-Friendly

DSM SaaS is built with a flexible, “pay-as-you-grow” pricing model. You can start with just the capabilities you need and scale as your needs evolve. It also includes robust APIs to support seamless integration with existing and new applications, making it ideal for DevOps and cloud-native teams.

Proven Infrastructure and Global Availability

Though DSM SaaS is a new offering, it’s built on a mature platform developed over several years with Equinix. In fact, Equinix SmartKey is now part of DSM SaaS. That means the service already runs in 15 data centers around the world, allowing you to choose a location that best fits your compliance and performance needs.

Key Highlights of DSM SaaS

• Complete data protection: A unified approach to cloud data security, encryption, and key management.
• HSM-grade security: Certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3, available via public cloud or private access through Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric™ (ECX Fabric™).
• Centralized control: Web-based interface with enterprise-grade access controls and single sign-on.
• Hardware-backed execution: Uses Intel® SGX and Fortanix Runtime Encryption® for secure processing and key protection.
• Cloud and DevOps ready: Built with modern APIs for easy integration into apps and automation pipelines.
• Highly available: Each cluster (Americas, EU, UK, etc.) is supported by three physically isolated data centers to ensure uptime and reduce latency.

Why It Matters

SaaS and cloud dominate our IT environments. Even companies with on-prem setups are moving to hybrid and multicloud models. That shift demands a data security solution that is scalable, cloud-native, and built to integrate smoothly into the new world of SaaS and services.

Traditional data security tools simply can’t keep up. With DSM SaaS, you get a flexible, scalable, and secure platform that grows with your business, without compromising control or visibility over your data.

Ready to Experience a Better Way to Secure Data?

If you're looking for a trusted and easy-to-use data security manager that fits your cloud strategy, now is the perfect time to try DSM SaaS. Fortanix offers a free 30-day trial to see the benefits for yourself.