Silver Spring Networks smart grid and smart metering solutions provide the configuration, management, and security functions utilities need to run their smart utility networks. Their open, standards-based networking solutions enable energy devices and networks to better connect homes and businesses directly with their local utility providers. To protect these networks and data, Silver Springs integrates Thales Luna HSM into their environment. Thales Luna brings additional security with its trusted approach to securing data through encryption and protecting the cryptographic keys. Luna SA HSM stores its keys inside a FIPS 140-2 validated, tamper-proof appliance that protects the entire key lifecycle. This in turn ensures the security of the digital keys and the encrypted data they protect.