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What is the purpose of the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chip?

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TPM is a dedicated microcontroller designed for hardware-based security. It stores cryptographic keys, supports secure boot, enables full-disk encryption (BitLocker), provides hardware-based random number generation, and ensures platform integrity through measured boot sequences.

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