Challenges for Trusted Computing

by Shane Balfe, Eimear Gallery, Chris J. Mitchell and Kenneth G. Paterson

Abstract:

This article identifies and discusses some of the key challenges that need to
be addressed if the vision of Trusted Computing is to become reality. Topics
addressed include issues with setting up and maintaining the PKI required
to support the full set of Trusted Computing functionality, the practical
use and verification of attestation evidence, and backwards compatibility,
usability and compliance issues.