Computing platform with system key

摘要

A method for installing a system key onto a computing platform is disclosed. A system key generator is installed on the computing platform. The system key generator is activated and generates a system key within the computing platform. The system key is also stored within the computing platform.

主权项

1. A method for installing a system key on a computing platform, comprising:
installing a system key generator on the computing platform; generating the system key within the computing platform with the system key generator: storing the system key within the computing platform; preventing a transmission of the system key to a location outside of the computing platform; and in response to detecting an attack on the computing platform, erasing the system key from the computing platform, wherein storing the system key includes hiding the system key within the computing platform by storing the system key as a plurality of scattered key components in different locations within the computing platform.