Patent ID: 7587607
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for attesting a platform configuration comprising: receiving a request, at a platform, for an attestation of platform configuration from an attestation requestor for a configuration associated with the platform, the platform including hardware and software elements of a client system, the request including a configuration verification key from the attestation requestor, the request including information related to security related attributes defining configuration settings for accepting the platform as trusted by the attestation requestor; receiving an acceptable configuration, the acceptable configuration having platform configuration settings compatible with the security related attributes for accepting the platform as trusted; determining using a processor at the platform whether the configuration associated with the platform matches the acceptable configuration; and sending an attestation of platform configuration including a signed response to the attestation requestor indicating that the platform configuration matches an acceptable configuration without indicating the configuration associated with the platform to the attestation requestor.