Trusted Platform Module (tpm)

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An international standard for a secure cryptoprocessor, which is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices. (UK 2016)

Also known asTPM · Trusted Platform Module · ISO/IEC 11889
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An international standard for a secure cryptoprocessor, which is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices. (UK 2016)

The Cyber Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Trusted Platform Module (tpm). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/trusted-platform-module-tpm

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