Bengaluru, July 30:
The Karnataka Government has initiated the upgradation of the Hardware Security Module (HSM) that powers Aadhaar authentication services across Government departments, as part of its continued commitment to strengthening digital governance, cyber security and uninterrupted citizen services.
Home, Information Technology & Biotechnology and e-Governance Minister Priyank Kharge said the upgrade is a preventive technology enhancement aimed at ensuring higher security, improved reliability and continued compliance with national security standards.
“Digital public infrastructure is the backbone of citizen-centric governance. The Government is continuously investing in strengthening critical digital systems to ensure that essential public services remain secure, reliable and resilient,” the Minister said.
The HSM securely stores encryption keys used for Aadhaar authentication services and forms a critical component of Karnataka’s digital governance ecosystem. Every day, nearly 10 to 12 lakh Aadhaar authentication requests are processed across various Government departments. The scheduled software upgrade will incorporate the latest security patches, bug fixes and OEM-supported enhancements to improve overall system performance.
The Minister clarified that the maintenance activity will be carried out after office hours between 6.00 PM and 6.00 AM on July 31, August 1 and August 2, to minimise inconvenience to citizens and Government departments. Appropriate arrangements have been made to ensure that the impact on public services remains minimal.
“The Government remains committed to building a secure, trusted and future-ready digital ecosystem. Strengthening cyber resilience and safeguarding citizens’ digital data will continue to remain our highest priority,” Priyank Kharge added.
