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CISSP Exam - Question 456


Which of the following is a strong security protection provided by Trusted Platform Module (TPM)?

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Correct Answer: C

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides a strong security protection by separating and protecting encryption keys from unauthorized access. This separation helps enhance the security of encryption keys and the data they protect, making it a critical feature of TPMs. TPMs are used to securely store and manage cryptographic keys, ensuring that even if attackers gain access to the system, they cannot easily retrieve these sensitive keys.

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yottabyteOption: C
Feb 3, 2023

TPM is secure storage of decryption keys for Bitlocker.

jackdryan
May 14, 2023

C is correct

SoleandheelOption: A
Dec 18, 2023

A. Providing data integrity through digital signatures: TPM can be used to create and verify digital signatures, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of data. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) does provide data integrity through digital signatures, allowing for the creation and verification of digital signatures to ensure the integrity and authenticity of data.

Soleandheel
Dec 24, 2023

I stand corrected. After further research, i am changing my answer choice to C. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides a strong security protection by separating and protecting encryption keys from unauthorized access. This separation helps enhance the security of encryption keys and the data they protect. TPMs are commonly used to securely store and manage cryptographic keys, ensuring that they are not easily accessible to attackers even if they gain access to the underlying system.

Soleandheel
Dec 24, 2023

Updated answer: C. Separation of encryption keys from storage devices

Hongjun
Apr 6, 2024

Agree, shall be A. TPM is not storga key. it was used to create and verify digital signatures. Ask GPT, you will get the details.

629f731Option: D
Jan 18, 2024

The main function of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is not simply to separate "encryption keys" from storage devices, but rather to provide a secure and trusted platform with various security features. Among these functions, the ability to report on system integrity is a key feature of the TPM. Therefore, the main function of TPM includes: D. System Integrity Report

HughJassoleOption: C
Jun 14, 2023

C. "A TPM, or a trusted platform module, is a physical or embedded security technology (microcontroller) that resides on a computer’s motherboard or in its processor. TPMs use cryptography to help securely store essential and critical information on PCs to enable platform authentication. They store a variety of sensitive information—such as user credentials, passwords, fingerprints, certificates, encryption keys, or other important consumer documentation—behind a hardware barrier to keep it safe from external attacks." https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/business/enterprise-computers/resources/trusted-platform-module.html

JBAnalystOption: D
Feb 2, 2024

The MAIN purpose is to ensure system integrity,

gjimenezfOption: C
Feb 3, 2024

System integrity reporting is not a usually available feature of TPM to users, option C is more accurate

CCNPWILLOption: C
Jun 3, 2024

C. Thats the primary purpose of the TPM. its also referenced in that way more often than not relating to keys and encryption.