Module Name
Crypto Module for Intel® Alder Point PCH Converged Security and Manageability Engine (CSME)
Caveat
When operated in approved mode. No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs.
Security Level Exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
Module Type
Firmware-hybrid
Description
The Cryptographic Module for Intel® Converged Security and Manageability Engine(CSME) is a firmware-hybrid module. The module consists of both hardware and firmware. The hardware portion is the Converged Security Engine (CSE) and the firmware portion is the crypto driver process of the Manageability Engine (ME). The two portions form the cryptographic boundary and they combine as Converged Security and Manageability Engine (CSME) to perform cryptographic functions within the Alder Point PCH applications executing on the CSME OS.