Hardware-Bound Identity
QuantumPass builds its security on a foundation of hardware-bound identity, leveraging the most advanced secure hardware elements in modern devices to create an unbreakable authentication chain.
Hardware Security Foundation
QuantumPass leverages multiple layers of hardware security to create a robust foundation for authentication.
Trusted Execution Environment
Isolated, secure processing environment that runs parallel to the device's main operating system, providing a protected space for sensitive operations.
Secure Enclave
Dedicated security chip that provides hardware isolation for sensitive cryptographic operations and secure key storage separate from the main processor.
TPM / HSM
Specialized cryptographic processors that securely store keys, certificates and other sensitive data, with tamper-resistant hardware protection.
Understanding Raw Hardware IDs
At the core of QuantumPass's security architecture is the concept of raw hardware IDs (also called master hardware IDs) — unique identifiers securely bound to the device's hardware security elements.
These hardware-bound identifiers serve as the root of trust for all authentication operations, providing:
- Immutability: Cannot be copied, cloned, or transferred to another device
- Tamper resistance: Protected by specialized hardware against physical and logical attacks
- Cryptographic foundation: Used as key material for all derived credentials
- Device binding: Creates an unbreakable link between user identity and physical device
Hardware Security Architecture
Secure Element > Raw Hardware ID > Derived Keys