Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals

Chapter 4

Microsoft Vista: Trusted Platform Module Services

Solutions in this chapter:

■ Understanding the TPM

■ Configuring and Managing the TPM on a Stand-Alone System

■ Configuring and Managing the TPM in an Enterprise Environment

■ TPM Applications

■ Understanding the Security Implications of the TPM

☑ Summary

☑ Solutions Fast Track

☑ Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) was formed in 2003 with the goal of developing and promoting open standards for trusted computing. The group was founded by Advanced Micro Devices, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Infineon, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Sun Microsystems, and currently has 135 members. The main product to come out of the TCG so far is the specification for the Trusted Platform ...