ImplementationQuestion 61 of 100
Which chip on a motherboard stores keys and supports features like full-disk encryption and secure boot?
a.HSM
b.Smart card
c.Trusted Platform Module
d.CPU cache
Explanation
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a chip integrated into a device that securely stores keys and measurements for boot integrity and disk encryption. It binds encryption to specific hardware. It underpins features like BitLocker and secure boot.
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