A method based on platform integrity verification for activating a mobile trusted module

摘要

We are developing a new hardware security module based on the tamper-proof IC (Integrated Circuit) card to enhance the insufficient functions of previously known modules. The functions of our module includes platform integrity verification, cryptography management, security services such as banking, payment, etc., internal storage management, and the access control based on application integrity verification. This paper presents a method based on platform integrity verification for activating our new module. Under the situation of maliciously tampered platform, the method makes the module to any disabled status although the boot process is completed.