Data can exist in three states: at rest, in transit, and in use. Until recently, encrypting data in use was not possible. Confidential computing changes this by enabling data to remain encrypted in memory during runtime, by leveraging the latest chips by AMD and Intel. Additionally, confidential computing provides cryptographic verification of workload integrity through "remote attestation". This combination ensures secure data processing, even on third-party infrastructure. Visit our wiki for an in-depth explanation, or read our comprehensive whitepaper on the topic.

You must always trust the processor, even today. However, removing the cloud provider from the equation is critical, as they have ongoing access to your data. Any collusion would need to be significantly more complex to compromise the burnt-in secrets of the chips, and it would be challenging to determine the specific location of those chips.

The open-source community versions of our products are free to use, while a commercial license is required for enterprise use, which includes additional features and support. For specific pricing info, please contact us directly.

No, confidential computing encrypts data against all parties. For more info on the specific products, please visit the documentation.