Trusted Computing Group

Earlier this year, TCG announced the development of its first certification program, for Trusted Platform Modules. This week, Infineon announced its TPM is the first to achieve TCG certification, based on TCG's own tests and the Common Criteria EAL 4+ requirements.

The company also has been working closely with the UK government agency CESG, the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance, to ensure the TPM meets the UK government's strict requirements for security. Based on assessments, CESG has says the Infineon TPM is suitable to protect critical data, including "restricted" data.

The complete news release can be found online at http://www.cesg.gov.uk/ and at http://www.infineon.com/cms/en/corporate/press/news/releases/2009/INFCCS200912-015.html. Information on the TPM certification program is located on TCG's Certification Page. Watch for additional news on certification!

Elsewhere in the world, in Tokyo today, more than 50 IT professionals gathered at a workshop sponsored by TCG's Japan Regional Forum (JRF) to learn more about Trusted Computing. Presenters from leading IT and technology vendors presented technical and applications information on the Trusted Platform Module, Trusted Network Connect for network security, and trusted storage capabilities, including self-encrypting drives. This workshop is one of many activities the JRF has undertaken to advocate Trusted Computing in one of the world's leading IT markets. The group also hosts a multi-vendor demonstration. More information on the JRF and slides from today's talks can be found in Japanese at http://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/jp.