| Citrix Explores Trusted Platform Module Options |
| Wednesday, 19 April 2006 by Michel Roth | |||
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TPM, a specification developed by the Trusted Computing Group and endorsed by Intel and many motherboard manufacturers, utilises a separate security microchip for the storage and transmission of keys, passwords and digital certificates. Proponents of TPM argue that hardware-level security is less vulnerable to attacks than software-based systems, which can often easily be thwarted if attackers have physical access to a machine's hard drive. Chris Mayers, principal security architect for Citrix, told ZDNet Australia that the company is actively experimenting with the use of TPM technology for future software packages. He declined to discuss specific release dates or plans for individual products, but said that the ability to securely store digital certificates would help encourage more widespread certificate use. Read the full article on ZDNet Australia.
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