You are here: silicon.com > Software > Security Strategy

Major players get behind desktop security

A consortium of 145 tech companies including HP, IBM, Intel and Microsoft have released the first version of a specification designed to secure hardware and software on the desktop.

By Sally Watson

Published: 30 January 2001 17:30 GMT

The Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA) was formed in 1999 to help companies collaborate on security between hardware, applications and operating systems.

The TCPA specification defines a trusted 'subsystem' on any computer where processes cannot be altered. According to the consortium, any transaction taking place in this subsystem will be monitored to ensure complete integrity.

The system includes protected storage, digital signature and PKI (public key infrastructure) technology. The TCPA has adopted IBM's 256-bit security chips as a standard base for the platform.

Add comment

Print story

Email story

RSS

Million euro pledge to break PKI deadlock

Euro e-security market to top $4bn by 2004

'Most common' web software open to hack attack

Installing Multiple Operating Systems on HP Integrity Servers and HP Workstations

The Structure of Chips and Links Comprising the IBM eServer z990 I/O Subsystem

In silicon.com

Commentary

Bob Tarzey The rise and rise of Infor Quocirca's Straight Talking: Where next for the apps giant?

Inbox: Vista, Bletchley Park and Cuil "Windows 98 was a far better and more capable OS..."

Latest News

Manchester Airport begins biometric ID trial

Criminals hack chip and PIN terminals

£68m 'snooping' database: Little impact on serious crime

Gov't battles EU to use passenger data

UK at risk from repeat of US hack attack?

£18m National Identity Register deal awarded

Jobs

Hardware Break/Fix Engineer

Should you experience any problems completing the short application process, please email your CV to me on the following address, ...

Performance Test Analyst

We are committed to being a great place to work, a trusted business partner and an attractive investment for your career. Performance Test Analyst ...

Application Architect

This role defines best practices in the critical evaluation and selection and / or development of the software components and hardware requirements ...

Special Report Focus

CIO50 2008
The silicon.com CIO50 2008 profiles the most influential and innovative tech chiefs in the UK across all industries and organisation size, from the biggest FTSE100 companies to high growth dot-com start ups and the public sector. The list was voted on by the UK CIO community and a panel of experts. Find out more in our latest special report.