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6 Conclusion
Data center security is paramount to business success, and the security of the underlying server
infrastructure is critical. Cyberattacks have the potential for extended system and business downtime, lost
revenue and customers, legal damages and tarnished corporate reputation. To protect, detect, and recover
from hardware-targeted cyberattacks, security must be built into server hardware design, not added on after
the fact.
Dell EMC has been a leader in leveraging silicon-based security to secure firmware and protect sensitive user
data in PowerEdge servers for the past two generations. The 14th and 15th generation PowerEdge Servers
feature an enhanced Cyber Resilient Architecture that uses silicon based Root of Trust to further harden
server security. Other features are:
o Cryptographically verified Trusted Booting that anchors end-to-end server safety and overall data
center security. It includes features like silicon-based Root of Trust, digitally signed firmware, and
automatic BIOS recovery.
o Secure Boot which checks the cryptographic signatures of UEFI drivers and other code that is
loaded before the operating system is running.
o iDRAC Credential Vault is a secure storage space for credentials, certificates, and other sensitive
data. The Credential Vault is encrypted with a silicon based key that is unique for every server.
o Server System Lockdown helps secure any system configuration and firmware from malicious or
unintended configuration changes, and alerts users to any attempted system changes.
o Secure Enterprise Key Management delivers a central key management solution to manage data-
at-rest across the organization.
o System Erase allows users to easily retire or repurpose 14th and 15th generation servers by
securely and quickly wiping data from various devices.
o Supply Chain Security provides supply chain assurance by ensuring there is no product tampering
or counterfeit components before shipping products to the customers.
Dell EMC 14th and 15th generation PowerEdge servers are the trusted foundation for IT administrators to
securely run their data center operations and workloads.