These include the new Surface Pro 4 tablet and the Surface Book, Microsoft's first laptop.
TPMs are security chips dedicated to storing sensitive data, such as keys, certificates, and passwords, separately from the main processor. This increases device protection against unauthorized access, tampering, and data theft. For example, the key and password for the Microsoft BitLocker Drive encryption application are securely stored within the TPM.
Microsoft personal computing devices rely on OPTIGA™ SLB 9665 TPMs, the industry's first certified security controller based on the latest TPM 2.0 standard. This standard was defined by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an international standards group with members such as Intel and Google. The TPM 2.0 specifications incorporate most advanced cryptographic and security mechanisms, particularly for mobile devices like laptops and tablets, as well as IoT devices with special security requirements.
