HP-UX Trusted Computing Services A.01.00 Administrator's Guide

Glossary
API Application Programming Interface. The definition of a set of functions that a library supports.
DLKM Dynamically Loadable Kernel Module. A kernel module that can be installed without requiring
a system reboot.
EVFS HP-UX Encrypted Volumes and File Systems. EVFS protects data by encrypting data volumes
to protect data at rest, that is, data on disks. EVFS can also be used to create encrypted backup
media. EVFS prevents anyone who gains unauthorized physical access to storage media from
reading or using the data.
RK Roaming Key. A migratable encryption key that protects data.
SK System Specific Storage Key. An encryption key that protects data. It can not be migrated to
another platform.
SRK Storage Root Key. The top-level key of a key hierarchy in protected storage of data, whose
private key component never leaves the TPM. It protects the SK and RK.
TCG Trusted Computing Group. An industry standards group that drives the value proposition of
using a TPM and the related TSS APIs.
TPM Trusted Platform Module. A specialized security chip that stores passwords and performs
cryptographic operations.
TSPI Transport Service Provider Interface. The Trusted Computing Group TSPI APIs.
TSS Trusted Computing Group Software Stack. Software stack based on the open source TrouSerS
product. More information on TSS is available at:
http://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org
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