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This paper introduces a framework for para-virtualizing the newer Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. The framework covers the design of a para-virtualized TPM 2.0 and the considerations when deploying it for use in an Enterprise Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. To develop this framework, a quick study of the TPM 2.0 specification was undertaken and a survey of para-virtualizing TPM techniques was carried out. The study found that TPM 2.0 core functions are suitable for para-virtualization. A set of requirements was then developed to guide the design of this framework. The framework includes components to support the para-virtualized TPM. The framework also covers external components that are essential for the proper functioning of the para-virtualized TPM in an Enterprise IT environment. Research challenges for this framework are then discussed at the end of the paper.
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Yap, J.Y., Tomlinson, A. (2013). Para-Virtualizing the Trusted Platform Module: An Enterprise Framework Based on Version 2.0 Specification. In: Bloem, R., Lipp, P. (eds) Trusted Systems. INTRUST 2013. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8292. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03491-1_1
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