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Hardware key storage is a low level security primitive. Both Android and iOS have mandated it for far longer. It's a low level security primitive that enables a
by will4274 10mo ago
Hardware key storage is a low level security primitive. Both Android and iOS have mandated it for far longer. It's a low level security primitive that enables a lot of scenarios, not just DRM.
For example - it's not possible to protect SSH keys from malware that achieves root without hardware storage. Only hardware storage can offer the "Unplug It" guarantee - that unplugging a compromised machine ends the compromise.
- CrossVR 10mo agoAh yes Android and iOS, they have truly become bastions of user freedom since mandating secure enclaves. That really puts my worries to rest. /s
- LtWorf 10mo agoIf you want to protect keys you get a yubikey or something like that.
- will4274 10mo agoAnd if you want to play sound, you buy a sound card. Computers integrate components that approximately everybody needs. Hardware storage for keys is just the latest example
- LtWorf 10mo agoThe main component of a yubikey is that it requires a human presence to hit the button and access the secret. Do new computers have such a button? I've failed to locate it.
- will4274 9mo agoTouch is one way of demonstrating proof of presence. Biometric is another. Pin is a third. Yubikeys typically support touch or pin. Windows Hello (which is TPM based) supports bio or pin.
- anthk 10mo ago9front with factotum tells a different story.