Exploring Microsoft Ignite’s Confidential Computing
For many applications, public cloud resources are cheaper and endlessly scalable than on-prem infrastructure.
New data protection solutions have addressed privacy, security, and compliance concerns, but there was always a gap
A service innovation may add value and convenience for users, but activating the data beyond a locked-down storehouse is often too risky, resulting in data silos and unrealized potential.
Only software within the TEE’s trust boundary can decrypt sensitive data there
Confidential Computing restricts data access to authorized users. Thus, data outside the TEE is encrypted and only approved software or parties can view it within
Cryptographic verification of the TEE’s authenticity, policy updates, and, depending on the technology, software compliance are all part of confidential computing technology
Intel has the largest secret computing portfolio to address modern enterprises’ various needs for TEEs.
Microsoft Azure now offers Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX), VM isolation technology launched in 2023 by Intel.
Intel Trust Authority delivers independent SaaS attestation services for public or private cloud, on-prem, and edge