Wave Systems Corp. (fka WAVXQ)

[cliffdweller]

RootOfTrust, if Mfst isn't providing measured boot, they are certainly creating some expectations. I copied this from pg 35 of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide available at:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview

Better data security

Sensitive data is an asset that needs to be controlled and managed. With strong checks to ensure that operating system components are kept safer, malware and other types of malicious software have much less of a chance to take over a PC than ever before.

Trusted Boot validates the integrity of Windows as it starts. Secure Boot requires UEFI 2.3.1 firmware, and it can be used to help prevent any malware from starting before the operating system is up and running. Antimalware is loaded in advance of all non-critical Windows components. This means that malware, such as rootkits, are less able to hijack the boot process or hide from antimalware software.

Measured boot validates, signs, and stores boot information in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip. This enables a remote service to validate a computer’s integrity. This
process is called attestation.

BitLocker® drive encryption helps protect corporate data on mobile PCs that include a TPM chip. BitLocker now encrypts hard drives more quickly, helping to keep data safe without significantly interrupting worker productivity.

AppLocker® is ideal for businesses that currently use Group Policy to manage their Windows PCs. AppLocker is used to restrict the types of files that a user or a group is allowed to use. This helps protect users from inadvertently deleting or sharing sensitive corporate information.

SmartScreen® Services are a set of sophisticated technologies that help protect users from phishing and socially engineered malware attacks so they can browse the web with confidence. Additionally, when downloading a program from the web, SmartScreen uses reputation data to remove unnecessary warnings for well-known files and shows warnings when the download is at higher risk of being malicious.

Windows 8 provides a great opportunity for businesses to empower their workforce. With both new and improved features that support working remotely, easier management for administrators, and a natural and inviting user interface, Windows 8 can help workers be more productive and help keep data more secure.

cliff