Configure and manage Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Services to secure a Microsoft Vista system

Although the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an emerging technology, Microsoft has successfully built a very robust and secure platform around it. The TPM itself does not prevent virus attacks, theft of equipment, theft of data, or hacking attempts, but it does allow software developers to outfit security professionals, administrators, and even users with a wide range of tools that can benefit their systems. The TPM and Windows Vista TPM services are powerful tools for securing the enterprise; they provide strong device authentication, powerful protection of encryption keys, and assurance that code running on the system is trustworthy. In this sample chapter from Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals, study the native Windows Vista support for version 1.2 TPM devices. Chapter coverage includes:

• Understanding the TPM
• Configuring and managing the TPM on a stand-alone system
• Configuring and managing the TPM in an enterprise environment
• Understanding TPM applications
• Understanding the security implications of the TPM

Title: Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals
ISBN: 159749139X
Published: February 2007
Author: Anthony Piltzecker
Chapter: Chapter 4: Microsoft Vista: Trusted Platform Module Services
Published by Syngress Publishing