What is the trusted computing base (TCB)?
A CISSP practice question covering Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering. Try answering before reading the explanation below.
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Why "The collection of all hardware, firmware, and software components that enforce a security policy" is the right answer
The TCB encompasses every component whose correct operation is required to enforce policy. Smaller TCBs are easier to assure. Reference monitor is the abstract enforcer concept; the TCB realizes it.
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