DETACHABLE SECURITY MODULE

摘要

According to one aspect of the invention, at least essential components of a security platform module, in particular a TPM, are provided for a host system (20) on a detachable security module (10), which are used to electrically connect to a host system (20). According to a second aspect of the invention, the host system (20) comprises an integrated first authentication means (22) which is used to construct a first security step, and the security module (10) supports a second authentication means (24). The second authentication means (24) can be constructed by interacting a second security step, which is superior to the first security step, with the first authentication means (22).