🛡️ Free practice test question from: encryption (Security+)

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based security component embedded in a computer's motherboard or processor. It uses cryptography to securely store sensitive information like passwords, encryption keys, and certificates, thereby protecting the system against malware and sophisticated cyberattacks. Unlike software-based security measures, TPM offers a higher level of protection by ensuring that critical authentication artifacts are stored in a tamper-resistant hardware environment.

Interesting facts:
→ On Win11 TPM 2.0 is a mandatory requirement for installation and operation.

→ Linux: TPM usage is optional and depends on the user's security requirements and configuration.

→ On Win11 TPM is primarily used for features like BitLocker, Windows Hello, and secure boot.