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Intel Details Its Pluton-Capable Partner Security Engine With Core Ultra Series 2
One of the details not too widely talked about with Intel's newest Core Ultra Series 2 processors is the introduction of the Partner Security Engine, which is a new dedicated security engine on the SOC that is capable of running the Microsoft Pluton firmware and software
Microsoft's Pluton has proven to be very controversial with Linux users going back to its initial appearance on AMD laptop processors. They state that this Partner Security Engine is protected from possible side channel attacks to the CPU cache and DRAM thanks to its isolation. In addition to the Microsoft Pluton requirements, the IPSE boasts support for Key Split, SoftROM, flexibility to run multiple partner firmware, replay protection, and OEM controls for IP opt-in/creation/provisioning to better control the Intel Platform Security Engine on their systems.
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