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The Hardware Root of Trust (HRoT) is a fundamental security concept outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a secure foundation for computing systems. NIST provides guidelines and standards for implementing HRoT mechanisms to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity of computing devices and their operations.
Standards:
Key NIST standards related to the Hardware Root of Trust include:
NIST Special Publication 800-193: This publication provides guidelines for the implementation of Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) mechanisms, which are essential components of HRoT. It outlines requirements for protecting the integrity and security of platform firmware, such as BIOS and UEFI, to establish a trustworthy boot process.
NIST Special Publication 800-193 - Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines
NIST Special Publication 800-155: This document provides guidelines for implementing Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs), which are hardware-based security modules used to establish a secure root of trust in computing devices. It covers TPM design considerations, operational guidance, and best practices for integrating TPMs into systems.
NIST Special Publication 800-155 - BIOS Integrity Measurement Guidelines (Draft)
NIST Special Publication 800-147: This publication defines the requirements and specifications for Trusted Geolocation in computing systems. It outlines methods for verifying the integrity of a system's physical location, which is crucial for establishing trust in remote and distributed computing environments.
NIST Special Publication 800-147 - BIOS Protection Guidelines
NIST Special Publication 800-147B - BIOS Protection Guidelines for Servers
NIST Special Publication 800-155: This document provides guidelines for implementing cryptographic key management systems (CKMS) in compliance with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). It outlines requirements for generating, storing, and protecting cryptographic keys to ensure the security and integrity of data and communications.
NIST Special Publication 800-155 - BIOS Integrity Measurement Guidelines (Draft)
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