Trusted Computing Platforms: TCPA Technology in Context

Pearson, Siani

ISBN 10: 0130092207 / ISBN 13: 9780130092205

Published by Prentice Hall (edition 1), 2002

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Synopsis:

Trusted computing platforms are normal, open computer platforms (PC, server, printer, pda, mobile phone, etc) that have been modified to maintain privacy. This book explains Trusted Platform technology, a breakthrough in the field of computer security. It also provides an accessible introduction to a new industry standard in this space, recently introduced by the Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA), comprising the founding members HP, IBM, Microsoft, Compaq and Intel, as well as an extensive membership including Motorola, Cisco, Dell and AMD. This book explains the concept of the Trusted Platform, explores its implications, and illustrates the potential of the new technology using a variety of scenarios relevant to everyday business usage. Even established security professionals will not be familiar with these radical new concepts. Split into four parts, the first gives an overview of Trusted Platform technology, the second explains the TCPA specification, the third shows how Trusted Platforms can be built and used, and the fourth explores how this technology can be extended in the worlds of personal and business computing.

About the Author:

About the Editor

DR. SIANI PEARSON is a Research Scientist at Hewlett Packard's Trusted e-Services Lab and has been a key member of the HP Labs team involved in founding and developing the Trusted Computer Platform Alliance (TCPA). She holds a Ph.D. in automated theorem proving at Edinburgh University and earned a fellowship at Cambridge University working in the same field. For the past four years, her research has focused on computer security, trust, and privacy.

With contributions from:

• Boris Balacheff
• Liqun Chen
• Dr. Siani Pearson
• David Plaquin
• Graeme Proudler

Bibliographic Details

Title: Trusted Computing Platforms: TCPA Technology...
Publisher: Prentice Hall (edition 1)
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1.