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Trusted Platform Module Last modified: Friday, May 12, 2006
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware device that is basically a secure micro-controller with added cryptographic functionalities. It works with supporting software and firmware to prevent unauthorized access to a notebook computer. The TPM contains a hardware engine to perform up to 2048-bit RSA encryption/decryption. The TPM uses its built-in RSA engine during digital signing and key wrapping operations.
HP Lightens Up with New Notebooks HP's focus on mobility keeps getting sharper as the company announced two notebook series and an extended-power battery designed to keep small business workers connected and productive. SmallBusinessComputing.com Provides technology solutions for small business owners, hardware/software reviews, webmaster resources and news. Trusted Computing Group Trusted Computing Group members develop and promote open, vendor-neutral, industry standard specifications for trusted computing building blocks and software interfaces across multiple platforms. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) based Security (PDF) This document provides a discussion about the various requirements for a TCPA-enabled mobile PC platform, as described in the TCPA specifications.	Related Categories Encryption Notebook Computers Security Related Terms cryptography device firmware hardware notebook computer RSA security Shopping Trusted Platform Module Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Motherboards 1 Model Matches Servers 1 Model Matches