Hardware Security & Raw IDs

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 Foundation Raw Hardware IDs Domain-Specific IDs

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.

ARM TrustZone

Intel SGX

Secure Enclave

Dedicated security chip that provides hardware isolation for sensitive cryptographic operations and secure key storage separate from the main processor.

Apple Secure Enclave

Google Titan M

TPM / HSM

Specialized cryptographic processors that securely store keys, certificates and other sensitive data, with tamper-resistant hardware protection.

TPM 2.0

Hardware Security Modules

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.

Raw hardware IDs are securely stored in both the device's hardware security modules and on QuantumPass servers. They are never exposed to websites, applications, or third parties.

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 Hardware Element

TEE / Secure Enclave / TPM

Physically isolated, tamper-resistant hardware component that:

Securely generates and stores the raw hardware ID
Performs cryptographic operations without exposing secrets
Provides hardware attestation capabilities

Raw Hardware ID

Master Identity Root

A cryptographically strong, unique identifier that:

Never leaves the secure hardware boundary
Serves as the root key material for all derived identities
Persists across app reinstalls but can be rotated if needed

From Raw IDs to Domain-Specific IDs

Raw Hardware ID

Securely stored in device hardware (TEE/Secure Enclave)

Never exposed

Cryptographic Derivation

One-way HKDF derivation with domain-specific salt

SHA-256 based

Domain-Specific ID

Unique per domain, uncorrelatable across websites

Safe to transmit

QuantumPass's privacy-by-design architecture ensures that while your identity remains consistent on each website, it's impossible for different websites to correlate or track your identity across domains.

Cross-Site Protection Guarantee

Raw hardware IDs are never exposed to websites or third parties. Each website receives only a domain-specific ID that cannot be mathematically linked to IDs used on other domains.

              // Domain-specific ID derivation

              async function deriveDomainSpecificId(domain, masterHardwareId) {

                // Normalize domain (remove www, etc)

                const normalizedDomain = normalizeDomain(domain);

                // Create domain-specific salt

                const domainSalt = await crypto.subtle.digest(

                  'SHA-256',

                  new TextEncoder().encode(normalizedDomain)

                );

                // Derive domain-specific ID

                const domainId = await crypto.subtle.deriveBits(

                  {

                    name: 'HKDF',

                    hash: 'SHA-256',

                    salt: domainSalt,

                    info: new TextEncoder().encode('domain-specific-id')

                  },

                  masterHardwareId,

                  256 // 256 bits

                );

              }

Hardware Integration Strategies

QuantumPass integrates with various hardware security technologies to provide the strongest possible protection for raw hardware IDs and cryptographic operations.

TPM Integration

Trusted Platform Modules provide hardware-based, security-related functions with a dedicated microcontroller. QuantumPass leverages TPM capabilities for:

Secure key generation and storage
Hardware-based random number generation
Platform integrity measurements
Attestation of device authenticity

Secure Enclave

On Apple devices, the Secure Enclave provides an isolated execution environment that protects sensitive data even if the operating system is compromised. QuantumPass uses the Secure Enclave for:

Biometric template protection
Hardware ID secure storage
Cryptographic operations with protected keys
Secure boot verification

Android Strongbox

For Android devices with Strongbox Keymaster, QuantumPass utilizes the dedicated security chip for enhanced protection:

Hardware-backed keystore implementation
Tamper-resistant hardware for key storage
Secure key generation and derivation
Protection against side-channel attacks

HSM Integration

For enterprise deployments, Hardware Security Modules provide the highest level of security for cryptographic operations:

FIPS 140-2 Level 3+ certified hardware
Physical tamper protection and detection
Secure key management lifecycle
High-assurance identity verification

Security Benefits

Breach Resilience

Even if a service provider's database is compromised, attackers gain only domain-specific IDs that:

Cannot be used on other domains
Do not reveal the master hardware ID
Provide no access to the user's cryptographic keys
Cannot be used for authentication without physical device possession

Multi-Factor by Design

QuantumPass authentication combines multiple security factors:

Something you have: The physical device with secure hardware
Something you are: Biometric verification on the device
Something you know: Optional PIN for additional security
Challenge-Response: Cryptographic verification of device authenticity

Privacy Protection

QuantumPass's hardware-based identity system enhances user privacy:

Prevents cross-site tracking and correlation
Eliminates the need for shared secrets across services
Reduces personal data collection requirements
Provides domain isolation by cryptographic design

ID Rotation & Recovery

Hardware-bound IDs provide robust security management capabilities:

ID rotation capability for security incidents
Secure migration between devices during upgrades
Recovery mechanisms for lost or damaged devices
Revocation capabilities for compromised hardware

Domain-Specific IDs & Applications

Hardware ID Use Cases

Authentication

Hardware-bound IDs provide the foundation for QuantumPass's passwordless authentication system, ensuring that only the legitimate user with the physical device can access their accounts.

Secure Payments

QuantumPass Payments leverages hardware security for transaction authorization, creating unique cryptographic proofs for each payment that cannot be replayed or forged.

Identity Verification

QuantumPass ID uses hardware-bound identifiers to securely link verified credentials to a specific device, preventing credential sharing or theft.

Enterprise Integration

Organizations can integrate QuantumPass's hardware security architecture into their existing infrastructure:

SSO Integration: Connect with existing identity providers while enhancing security
Zero Trust Architecture: Implement continuous verification based on hardware attestation
Regulatory Compliance: Meet stringent authentication requirements for regulated industries
Phishing Resistance: Eliminate credential theft through hardware binding

Developer Resources

QuantumPass provides comprehensive SDKs and APIs for integrating hardware-bound security into your applications. Our developer portal includes documentation, code samples, and integration guides for all supported hardware security technologies.

Session Management & Device Transitions

Centralized Control & Security

Raw IDs provide powerful capabilities for managing authentication sessions across multiple services:

Centralized Session Management

Raw IDs enable tracking of all active sessions across multiple domains and services from a single interface in the QuantumPass mobile app.

View all active sessions across all websites
Terminate individual sessions remotely
Revoke access for specific services

Seamless Device Transitions

When changing to a new device, users can securely deactivate QuantumPass across all connected services at once:

One-click deactivation across all websites
Secure transfer of identity to new device
No need to manually log out of each service

Privacy & Security

Protected Storage Raw IDs are securely stored on both your device and QuantumPass servers, never transmitted to client websites or applications.

This dual-storage security model provides several important benefits:

Enhanced Privacy

Client websites only receive domain-specific derived IDs, preventing cross-site tracking.

Centralized Control

Users maintain complete control over their authentication sessions through the QuantumPass app.

Compromise Prevention

Even if a derived ID is compromised, the raw ID remains secure, allowing quick revocation without affecting other services.

Technical Specifications

Hardware & Cryptographic Requirements

Hardware Security Requirements

Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) or Secure Enclave
Hardware-backed key storage
Secure boot capability
Tamper-resistant hardware
Hardware-based random number generation

Cryptographic Specifications

Raw Hardware ID: 256-bit cryptographically secure random value
Domain-Specific ID Derivation: HKDF with SHA-256
Challenge-Response: ECDSA with P-256 curve
Key Rotation: Supported with secure migration
Attestation: Hardware-backed device verification