Security & Reliability

Security and reliability are important aspects of modern computer processors, and Intel has implemented several technologies and features to enhance both.

On the security front, Intel has implemented several features designed to protect against a range of potential security threats. For example, Intel's Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) provides hardware-based security for trusted computing, while Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) provides a secure enclave for protecting sensitive data and code from outside access.

Intel processors also include hardware support for a variety of cryptographic algorithms, such as AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard - New Instructions), which provides hardware acceleration for AES encryption and decryption. This can help to improve the performance of encryption and decryption tasks, while also providing enhanced security.

In addition, Intel processors include security features such as Intel BIOS Guard, which provides hardware-assisted BIOS protection, and Intel Hardware Shield, which helps protect against firmware attacks.

On the reliability front, Intel has implemented several technologies designed to improve the reliability and availability of computer systems. For example, Intel's Run Sure Technology provides hardware-level error correction for memory and data paths, helping to reduce the likelihood of errors and crashes.

Intel processors also include features such as Intel Virtualization Technology (VT), which improves performance and reliability in virtualized environments, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST), which provides enhanced data protection and redundancy through RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations.

Overall, Intel has implemented a variety of features and technologies designed to enhance both the security and reliability of computer systems based on its processors.