NetHSM 3.0: Bitcoin Curve secp256k1, Brainpool, EJBCA, Performance

We are proud to release a new software update for the NetHSM with important features! This significantly expands the range of use cases in which NetHSM can be used.

• Many of our customers have requested this feature: support for the Koblitz curve secp256k1 used by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. BIP340 signatures are also supported. This makes NetHSM an attractive option for securely storing crypto assets.
• Support for the Brainpool curves P256/P384/P512, which are used in the regulated German sector.
• Support for the powerful open source CA software EJBCA. Together, NetHSM and EJBCA are a powerful duo for certificate authorities of all sizes.
• Significant speed increases of up to 76% for key operations.
• Up to 400% faster restore of backups, which improves the automatic synchronization of multiple instances. 
• Many other minor improvements are listed in the changelog.

All new customers will now receive this version 3.0 pre-installed, and contract customers will receive it as a software update for the NetHSM 1 and 2 hardware.