Trusted Platform Modules: Why, When and How to Use Them

Description

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 Content: Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: When to use a TPMChapter 3: TPM concepts and functionalityChapter 4: Programming introductionChapter 5: Provisioning: getting the TPM ready to useChapter 6: First steps: TPM keysChapter 7: Machine authenticationChapter 8: Data protectionChapter 9: AttestationChapter 10: Other TPM featuresChapter 11: Software, specifications, and more: Where to find other TPM resourceChapter 12: TroubleshootingChapter 13: Conclusion and reviewAppendix A: Basic cryptographic conceptsAppendix B: Command equivalence and requirements chartsAppendix C:Complete code samples