Secure Boot, TPM and Anti-Cheat Engines
Summary
Secure Boot and TPM are explored as hardware-backed defenses used by anti-cheat engines to deter cheating. The article details the PK/KEK/DB/DBX trust chain, measured boot with PCRs, and the role of EKpub/EKcert for hardware identity, along with Windows/Linux implications and practical commands. It also discusses limitations, privacy considerations, and the idea of remote attestation and HVCI as part of a defense-in-depth strategy.