Presents primary hardware-based computer security approaches in an easy-to-read toolbox formatProtecting valuable personal information against theft is a mission-critical component of today's electronic business community. In an effort to combat this serious and growing problem, the Intelligence and Defense communities have successfully employed the use of hardware-based security devices.This book provides a road map of the hardware-based security devices that can defeatand preventattacks by hackers. Beginning with an overview of the basic elements of computer security, the book covers:CryptographyKey generation and distributionThe qualities of security solutionsSecure co-processorsSecure bootstrap loadingSecure memory management and trusted executio...