The Microsoft Pluton cryptographic processor is a chip-to-cloud security technology built with Zero Trust principles at the core.
This article will give you a detailed overview of how Microsoft Pluton provides hardware-based root of trust, secure identity, secure attestation, and cryptographic services.
What is Microsoft Pluton?
Microsoft Pluton is a chip-to-cloud security technology designed with Zero Trust principles. It integrates a secure subsystem within the System on Chip (SoC) and includes Microsoft-authored software. Pluton provides hardware-based root of trust, secure identity, secure attestation, and cryptographic services, ensuring the protection of credentials, identities, personal data, and encryption keys.
How does Pluton enhance security?
Microsoft Pluton enhances security by offering a combination of zero-trust security and reliability, innovation informed by customer feedback, and continuous improvement through firmware updates. It supports device-based conditional access policies, ensuring that only healthy and compliant devices can access organizational resources, thereby reinforcing security measures.
Which devices support Microsoft Pluton?
Microsoft Pluton is currently available on devices featuring AMD Ryzen® 6000, 7000, 8000, Ryzen AI, and Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8cx Gen 3 and Snapdragon X series processors. It can be enabled on devices with Pluton-capable processors running Windows 11, version 22H2 and later.