WidePoint Corp (WYY)

[Methinks]

Next-Generation Networks Rely on Security Improvements —

https://www.isemag.com/2021/02/telecom-5g-network-security-trusted-platform-modules

Excerpt -

Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs)
Within flexible computing environments that incorporate Software Defined Networking (SDN), remote management is key for network operators to monitor and reconfigure their devices dynamically. In these instances, Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) are of critical importance offering enhanced security and reliable identification of each device.

TPMs work as a secure crypto processor to measure system integrity, and to create, use, and securely store, cryptographic keys. During the boot process, the code loaded can be measured and recorded in the TPM. The integrity measurements can be leveraged as evidence for how a system started, and to make sure a TPM-based key was utilized only when the correct software was used to boot the system. Through this, health of devices can be monitored and assessed, which is crucial for the next step of recovery and fighting off attacks.