trusted platform module

Definition

A device that enhances the security and privacy (of identity systems) by providing hardware-based cryptographic functions.

Functions

A TPM can generate, store, and protect encryption keys and authentication credentials that are used to verify the identity of a user or a device.
A TPM can also measure and attest the integrity of the software and firmware that are running on a system, to ensure that they have not been tampered with or compromised.

Form

A TPM can be implemented as a physical chip, a firmware module, or a virtual device.

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