What are some attributes of TNC?
TNC is based on the twin concepts of integrity and identity. Integrity is used in this case to describe the desired state of an endpoint’s “health” or configuration, as defined by IT policies. Examples might be to check if the system adheres to pre-determined policies and determine the system is not engaged in unusual or malicious behavior. Identity ensures that systems are authenticated for authorized users only; clients with the TPM offer additional security in that identity is established through hardware. The TPM also provides a trusted boot mechanism that uniquely helps thwart root kits, stealthy infections that are otherwise almost impossible to detect.
