Product Description
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For information about
Refer to
Intel Virtualization Technology
http://www.intel.com/technology/virtualizati
on/index.htm
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Intel
®
Trusted Execution Technology
(Intel
®
TXT)
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel
®
TXT) is a highly versatile set of hardware
extensions to Intel
®
processors and chipsets that, with appropriate software, enhance
the platform security capabilities. Intel TXT will provide a hardware-based security
foundation that will help enable greater levels of protection for information stored,
processed and exchanged on the PC.
Intel Trusted Execution Technology capabilities include:
•
Protected execution and memory spaces where sensitive data can be processed out
of view of any other software.
•
Sealed storage shields encryption keys and other data from attack while in use or
stored.
•
Attestation enables a system to provide assurance that it has correctly invoked the
Intel Trusted Execution Technology environment, as well as enable a verified
measurement of the software running in the protected space.
•
Measured launch capability to help:
⎯
Reduce IT support costs with improved services
⎯
Enable decentralized or remote computing
⎯
Verify platform configuration with a higher level of assurance
•
Memory protection to help:
⎯
Enhance protection of system resources
⎯
Increase confidentiality and integrity of data
⎯
Improve assurance of data transfers and resources
⎯
Improve protection of sensitive information
These Intel Trusted Execution Technology capabilities enable more secure platforms to
address the increasing frequency and sophistication of software-based attacks.
NOTE
Intel TXT requires the use of a processor with Intel TXT support. Additionally, third
party software may also be required.
For information about
Refer to
Intel TXT
http://www.intel.com/technology/security/index.ht
m?iid=tech_txt
