Replies to post #239974 on Wave Systems Corp. (fka WAVXQ)

[wavedreamer]

Blue,

How do you interpret this from the DOD and NSA?

You are a word smith beyond doubt so I'm curious how do you read and understand these words?

(19) Basic input and output systems (BIOSs) will be managed in accordance with Section 3.2 of SP 800-147 (Reference (ds)). Specifications for personal computer client systems must include the requirement for BIOS protections compliant with Section 3.1 of Reference (ds).

(20) In anticipation of emerging trusted platform module (TPM) product capabilities, as well as requirements for device identification, authentication, encryption, measurement, and device integrity, DoD Components will ensure new computer assets (e.g., server, desktop, laptop, thin client, tablet, smartphone, personal digital assistant, mobile phone) procured to support DoD will include a TPM version 1.2 or higher where required by DISA STIGs and where such technology is available.


(a) Vendor TPMs must be in conformance with Trusted Computing Group standards (www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/groups/tpm) and must be approved by the procuring DoD Component. The TPM must be turned on and ready for provisioning when the computer asset is received from the vendor. Written justification must be provided to the responsible AO if assets are procured without TPM technology in cases where it is available.

(b) DIRNSA will identify use cases and implementation standards and plans for DoD to leverage TPM functionality fully to enhance IT device security, including platform integrity verification (BIOS firmware and operating system software), platform identification and authentication, and enhanced encryption (hardware based key generation and certificate and key storage).

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/850001_2014.pdf

[aleajactaest]

Or perhaps the markets Wave is addressing require standards, more standards, and since the standards mouse-wheel never stops turning, there's never a time when anyone is prepared to buy what Wave is offering.

Maybe the heart of the matter is that Wave has taken on a labour of Sisyphus.

[checkinin]

It seems to be the only logical explanation. I think ExPat hit that nail on the head back aways. His use of the word "clunky" was probably right on the money, and would seem to be important since he was a pro in the field, and had actually tried the software. Information-wise, that one, factual post was probably worth more than the 5million or so speculative posts, over the past 17 years.