Adrian Johnson
TLDR: TCG and OST2 Partner to Deliver TPM Usage Training and Develop Cybersecurity Experts
Key Points:
- TCG and OST2 have partnered to offer technical security training on Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
- The curriculum aims to help individuals understand, develop, and utilize TPM for device security.
Software developers and students interested in device security will have the opportunity to enhance their cybersecurity skills through a new program developed by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and OpenSecurityTraining2 (OST2). The curriculum focuses on understanding, developing, and effectively utilizing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), a secure crypto-processor used in over two billion devices worldwide.
Under the agreement, OST2 will develop hands-on, lab-driven classes, starting with ‘Trusted Computing 1101: Introductory TPM Usage’ (TC1101). The course is designed for professionals and students with no prior experience working with TPMs and includes practical exercises to gain real-life experience with the technology.
Participants will learn how to leverage TPM technology to enhance both software and hardware security, safeguard cryptographic operations, and secure cryptographic keys. The course also encourages participation in the TPM.dev Users Group to gain insights into TPM utilization and enhance the security of existing software.
According to TCG president Joe Pennisi, TPMs are essential for providing devices with robust hardware-based protection, and the partnership with OST2 aims to raise awareness and understanding of TPMs for safeguarding sensitive data and fortifying device security.
Overall, the training program seeks to develop cybersecurity experts with the skills to enhance the security of devices worldwide by effectively utilizing TPM technology and integrating hardware-backed security into computing systems.
