Why was the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Mobile Trusted Module (MTM) specification developed?
The TCG, as the trusted computing security authority, has developed the Mobile Trusted Module specification to enable mobile phone information security assurance and the potential application benefits associated with that assurance. TCG security assurance directly translates into trust in a platforms capability to protect its information and functional assets, and to attest to those protections.
The TCG, as the trusted computing security authority, has developed the Mobile Trusted Module specification to enable mobile phone information security assurance and the potential application benefits associated with that assurance. TCG security assurance directly translates into trust in a platform’s capability to protect its information and functional assets, and to attest to those protections. TCG has always had the mission of providing specifications for any device that touches the network. While its initial work has been in PC clients, the network and servers, it is logical for TCG to apply its expertise and Trusted Computing concepts to mobile devices. From the perspective of users and vendors, mobile phones are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are being used for basic computing tasks, Internet connectivity, network access to corporate data, and mobile commerce and banking services. Smartphones also are being used as storage for personal, confidential information. All thes
