Trusted Computing Base (TCB): The collection of all hardware, firmware, and software components within a system that are critical to its security. The TCB provides a foundation of trust for a system by ensuring that enforced security policies are adhered to and that the system operates in a predictable and secure manner.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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