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TPM chip versus CPU with integrated TPM (fTPM from AMD)

TPM chip versus CPU with integrated TPM (fTPM from AMD)

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KoKo_OJ
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12-21-2016, 10:47 PM
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You should keep a backup of your TPM keys in case the processor fails. Using Secure Boot with TPM adds extra protection, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for a backup. With a motherboard TPM module, you can replace the CPU and still access your data without relying on key backups.
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KoKo_OJ
12-21-2016, 10:47 PM #1

You should keep a backup of your TPM keys in case the processor fails. Using Secure Boot with TPM adds extra protection, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for a backup. With a motherboard TPM module, you can replace the CPU and still access your data without relying on key backups.

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MerijnTurtle
Junior Member
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12-22-2016, 07:27 AM
#2
Make sure you have a solid backup of your data. This way, you won’t worry about the TPM encountering problems. The drive might fail unexpectedly, which is a more significant concern. However, this applies only if you’re using BitLocker or something similar. You can still keep your data unencrypted on the disk.
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MerijnTurtle
12-22-2016, 07:27 AM #2

Make sure you have a solid backup of your data. This way, you won’t worry about the TPM encountering problems. The drive might fail unexpectedly, which is a more significant concern. However, this applies only if you’re using BitLocker or something similar. You can still keep your data unencrypted on the disk.

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nonrnonr
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12-23-2016, 10:52 AM
#3
Encrypting your data is important. The same applies if your TPM fails.
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nonrnonr
12-23-2016, 10:52 AM #3

Encrypting your data is important. The same applies if your TPM fails.

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Jerryx01
Posting Freak
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12-24-2016, 09:25 PM
#4
Absolutely, you can keep your files unencrypted. I was considering a drive with full encryption. If the CPU fails (using fTPM), you'd need to restore from backup, and there would be no way to recover data directly from the drive.
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Jerryx01
12-24-2016, 09:25 PM #4

Absolutely, you can keep your files unencrypted. I was considering a drive with full encryption. If the CPU fails (using fTPM), you'd need to restore from backup, and there would be no way to recover data directly from the drive.