S1 E3: The Building Blocks of Trust - Why TCG Specifications are Crucial (with Dell's Amy Nelson)
Release Date: 01/07/2026
Special Episode: How Businesses are Preparing for PQC
Inside Trusted Computing
In this special edition of the 'Inside Trusted Computing' podcast, Cal Dunnington is joined by the Co-Chair of the Marketing Work Group - and usual host - Thorsten Stremlau to cover the findings of the TCG's recent 'State of PQC Readiness' report! During the episode, Thorsten provides some interesting insights from the report, including the fact that 91% of security professionals within the USA and Europe have no formal PQC roadmap in place. While many experts now expecting a quantum device capable of breaking today’s encryption methods to be ready between 2030-2035, 81% of the same...
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S1 E5: DICE - Beyond Security for Smaller Devices (with Microsoft's Dennis Mattoon)
Inside Trusted Computing
In this episode of Inside Trusted Computing, Thorsten Stremlau is joined by Dennis Mattoon - Microsoft Principal Software Development Engineer and Trusted Computing Group Co-Chair of the DICE and Attestation Work Groups - consider how the evolution of smaller devices, from pagers and Palm Pilots to Nokias, Blackberries, and today’s smartphones, have reshaped both technology and security. Thorsten and Dennis explain how the threat landscape has expanded from simple signal jamming and message interception to complex attacks on entire networks and supply chains, and explain DICE (Device...
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S1 E4: The TPM - 25 Years of Trust at the Hardware Level (with Google's Chris Fenner)
Inside Trusted Computing
In this episode of Inside Trusted Computing, Thorsten Stremlau and Chris Fenner - Google Software Engineer and Trusted Computing Group Co-Chair of the TPM Work Group - explore the story of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), the cryptoprocessor that has become the cornerstone of modern device security. From the rise of personal computers and laptops in the home to today’s interconnected society, we trace how the need for stronger protection led to the creation of TPM, and how it will evolve to mitigate future threats like quantum computing. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of what...
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S1 E3: The Building Blocks of Trust - Why TCG Specifications are Crucial (with Dell's Amy Nelson)
Inside Trusted Computing
In this episode of Inside Trusted Computing, Thorsten Stremlau is joined by Amy Nelson - Dell Technical Staff Member, Software Engineering and Distinguished Engineer, and TCG Co-Chair of the PC Client Work Group - to explore the critical role of standards in shaping secure technology. As computing continues to evolve, industries from healthcare to finance rely on devices that meet the highest levels of compliance, and this makes computing standards the backbone of trust. We take a closer look at the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), unpacking the concept of “trusted computing” and...
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S1 E2: From TCPA to TCG - Setting Standards as Networks Evolve (with Dell's Rick Martinez)
Inside Trusted Computing
In this episode of Inside Trusted Computing, Thorsten Stremlau and Rick Martinez - Dell Fellow and Vice President of the Client Solutions Group, and Trusted Computing Group Vice President - trace the evolution of computing networks and the security challenges that shaped them. Beginning with the era of mainframes and terminals - when “cybersecurity” meant little more than locked doors - Thorsten and Rick explore how the rise of Ethernet, ARPANET, and eventually Wi‑Fi, transformed both connectivity, and how TCG has been protecting networks since its inception. The conversation covers the...
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S1 E1: Securing the Future - What is 'Trusted Computing'? (with Nvidia's Joe Pennisi)
Inside Trusted Computing
In our first-ever episode of Inside Trusted Computing, Thorsten Stremlau and guest Joe Pennisi - Nvidia Principal Security Architect and and Trusted Computing Group President and Chairman of the Board - dive deep into the concept of trusted computing, and how the standards and specifications based on it are shaping the future of secure systems across all industries. Listeners will hear real-world use cases where trusted computing can be used to prevent breaches and strenghtens supply chains and learn how global adoption of TCG standards continues to drive interoperabiliy and resilience....
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TRAILER - Inside Trusted Computing
Inside Trusted Computing
Inside Trusted Computing brings you all the latest industry trends and insights from TCG members and thought leaders across the computing security ecosystem. Hosted by TCG and Nvidia’s Thorsten Stremlau, each episode gives listeners the chance to hear the latest updates, technologies and specifications both from within TCG and the wider computing community. The Inside Trusted Computing podcast features full episodes, interviews and more! Learn more about the Trusted Computing Group by visiting their website:
info_outlineIn this episode of Inside Trusted Computing, Thorsten Stremlau is joined by Amy Nelson - Dell Technical Staff Member, Software Engineering and Distinguished Engineer, and TCG Co-Chair of the PC Client Work Group - to explore the critical role of standards in shaping secure technology. As computing continues to evolve, industries from healthcare to finance rely on devices that meet the highest levels of compliance, and this makes computing standards the backbone of trust.
We take a closer look at the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), unpacking the concept of “trusted computing” and highlighting some of the crucial specifications that can provide building blocks of optimal security. The discussion also highlights the wider ecosystem of affiliated organisations, and why collaboration and interoperability are vital. Join us as we examine how partnerships across the computing standards landscape strengthen the global security approaches.
Listeners will gain a clear understanding of why standards are essential across all industries, hear insight into TCG's vital role in developing these and which ones are applicable to your devices and systems, and gain perspective on how collaboration between standards bodies continues to drive innovation and resilience.