Confidential Computing

Confidential Computing

Confidential Computing is a set of technologies and practices that enable data to be processed securely and privately, even from the entity performing the processing. It creates a trusted execution environment (TEE) for privately processing sensitive information, providing an isolated and highly secure environment for data encryption. Confidential Computing allows encrypting data even at runtime in memory with secure enclaves like Intel SGX or AMD SEV (Secure Encrypted Virtualization)

Fortanix is credited with inventing confidential computing. Industry leaders and technology companies are driving the adoption of Confidential Computing via the Confidential Computing Consortium. The benefits of using Confidential Computing include complete protection, compliance, improved collaboration, and enhanced innovation. Highly regulated sectors and those with access to personal data can benefit the most from Confidential Computing.