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Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

noun

Definition

  1. 1.A specialized chip on an endpoint device that stores RSA encryption keys specific to the host system for hardware authentication.

Example

TPM is used to securely store encryption keys, certificates, and passwords on a device.

Related Exams

This term is in the general glossary and is not mapped to a specific exam yet.