In this "Ask Our Experts" episode about Platform Firmware Security, Microchip expert Brandon Weekly defines device/platform attestation and explains how it is useful. To learn more about protecting the storage platform through measurement and attestation, please visit: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/CEC1736 Feel free to read our blog as well: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/about/blog/trends-and-innovations/protecting-the-storage-platform-measurement-and-attestation-part-4 Check out the other episodes in this series where Brandon discusses common threats to Platform Firmware and how Microchip helps our customers secure their designs from malicious actors. The frequently asked questions Brandon addresses include: What is platform firmware and what does it do? What security risks are associated with firmware? Does firmware need to be updated periodically? Why does firmware security matter to internet-of-thins (IoT) devices? How can a secure development lifecycle be created for firmware? What is the difference between secure boot and platform root of trust?