CompTIA Security+ Question F-53

Which of the following is a hardware based encryption device?

A. EFS
B. TrueCrypt
C. TPM
D. SLE

Answer: C

Explanation:
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based encryption solution that is embedded in the system’s motherboard and is enabled or disable in BIOS. It helps with hash key generation and stores cryptographic keys, passwords, or certificates.