Pointsec reports it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an industry standards body whose specifications helps vendors to build products that let users protect critical data and information.
Pointsec says its representatives will work with other TCG members to ensure that standards-based technology with embedded security features will reach Pointsec customers.
About TCG
The Trusted Computing Group is a not-for-profit organisation formed to promote open standards for hardware-enabled trusted computing and security technologies, including hardware building blocks and software interfaces, across multiple platforms, peripherals, and devices. The goal is to help users protect their information assets from compromise due to external software attack and physical theft. TCG specifications are implemented through software and hardware.
What they say
"TCG specifications enable more secure computing environments without compromising functional integrity, privacy, or individual rights. As the leader in the mobile device security market and a member of TCG, Pointsec is able to make an active and unique contribution to this vital standardisation process," said Erik Johannisson, CTO, Pointsec. "We are convinced that the TCG and the Trusted Platform program will enhance security across all common systems environments. This initiative fits squarely within Pointsec’s commitment to a multi-platform strategy".
More than 90 companies are TCG members, including IBM, Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Sony, and Sun Microsystems.
