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The Trusted PC: Current Status of Trusted Computing

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The Trusted PC: Current Status of Trusted Computing (PDF, 1.94MB)Published: 08 Aug, 2003
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Christopher Hageman

Trusted computing incorporates security at the core of a computing platform (PC, PDA, cell phone, etc.) by providing a unique identity, cryptographic capabilities and secure storage. The trusted platform can help ensure the validity of a system by creating a 'foundation of trust for software processes'.1 This paper focusing on the Trusted Computing Group's standards will provide an overview of trusted computing as it stands today: its methods applications possible pitfalls and current implementations.