These days, security is on everyone's mind. With cybercriminals around the world actively trying to steal your financial and personal information, you need to do everything you can to protect yourself.While many users protect themselves with antivirus programs and other software measures, in reality you need to go a step further and use a hardware-based security solution if you want complete peace of mind. This is especially important for employees like accountants or insurance agents who handle personal information of many people.The TPM is a discrete cryptographic processor connected to a daughterboard that plugs into the motherboard. The TPM securely stores your cryptographic key, which can be created using encryption software such as Windows BitLocker. Without this key, the contents of the user's PC remain encrypted and protected from unauthorized access.