(Ebook) Trusted Platform Modules: Why, When and How to Use Them by Ariel Segall ISBN 9781849198936, 9781849198943, 1849198934, 1849198942

(Ebook) Trusted Platform Modules: Why, When and How to Use Them by Ariel Segall ISBN 9781849198936, 9781849198943, 1849198934, 1849198942

Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) are small, inexpensive chips which provide a limited set of security functions. They are most commonly found as a motherboard component in laptops and desktops aimed at the corporate or government markets, but can also be found in many consumer-grade machines and servers or purchased as independent components.This book describes the primary uses for TPMs and practical considerations such as: when TPMs can and should be used, when they shouldn’t be used, what advantages they provide and how to benefit from them.Topics covered include:* When to use a TPM* TPM concepts and functionality* Programming introduction* Provisioning: getting the TPM ready to use* First steps: TPM keys, machine authentication, data protection, attestation* Other TPM features* Software and specifications* Troubleshooting* Appendices contain basic cryptographic concepts, command equivalence, requirements charts and complete code samples