This is a Lenovo.  The Purism laptop goes to 32GB and has hardware kill
switches.  It also has secure boot with the Nitrokey and the TPM option,
but I didn't try it (yet).

On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 4:19 AM Hans-Christoph Steiner <
[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Looks like quite a nice laptop setup for privacy:
>
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: NitroPad: Secure Laptop With Unique Tamper Detection
> Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2020 10:25:13 +0100
> From: Nitrokey <[email protected]>
> Reply-To: Nitrokey <[email protected]>
> To: Hans-Christoph Steiner <[email protected]>
>
> Deutsche Übersetzung ist hier:
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/d891PlpQflj763CzcTeLrLCQ/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g
>
> Dear Nitrokey supporters!
>
> Do you think your computer hardware is secure? Can you rule out that in
> your absence no one has manipulated your computer? In a world, where
> most users do not have any real control over their hardware and have to
> blindly trust the security promises of vendors, NitroPad unlocks a
> refreshingly new security experience. NitroPad X230 [1] is significantly
> more secure than normal computers. With NitroPad, you'll have more
> control over your hardware than ever before while maintaining ease of use.
>
> Features
>
> Tamper Detection Through Measured Boot
>
> Thanks to the combination of the open source solutions Coreboot [2],
> Heads [3] and Nitrokey USB hardware, you can verify that your laptop
> hardware has not been tampered with in transit or in your absence
> (so-called evil maid attack). The integrity of the TPM, the firmware and
> the operating system is effectively checked by a separate Nitrokey USB
> key. Simply connect your Nitrokey to the NitroPad while booting and a
> green LED on the Nitrokey will show that your NitroPad has not been
> tampered with. If the LED should turn red one day, it indicates a
> manipulation.
>
> Deactivated Intel Management Engine
>
> Vulnerable and proprietary low-level hardware parts are disabled to make
> the hardware more robust against advanced attacks.
>
> The Intel Management Engine (ME) is some kind of separate computer
> within all modern Intel processors (CPU). The ME acts as a master
> controller for your CPU and has broad access to your computer (system
> memory, screen, keyboard, network). Intel controls the code of the ME
> and severe vulnerabilities have been found in the ME enabling local and
> remote attacks. Therefore ME can be considered as a backdoor and has
> been deactivated in NitroPad.
>
> Preinstalled Ubuntu Linux With Full-Disk Encryption
>
> NitroPad ships with a preinstalled Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS [4] with
> full-disk encryption. Ubuntu is one of the most popular, stable and
> easiest to use Linux distributions. Switching from Windows to Linux has
> never been easier.
>
> Optional: Preinstalled Qubes OS For Highest Security Requirements
>
> Instead of Ubuntu Linux, on request you can get your NitroPad with
> preinstalled Qubes OS 4.0 [5] and full-disk encryption.
>
> Qubes OS enables highly isolated working by means of virtual machines
> (VM). A separate VM is started for each application or workspace. This
> approach isolates applications and processes much more than conventional
> operating systems. Qubes OS keeps your system secure, even if a
> vulnerability has been exploited in one of the software applications
> used. Example: If your PDF viewer or web browser has been successfully
> attacked, the attacker cannot compromise the rest of the system and will
> be locked out once the VM is closed.
>
> In addition, separate virtual workspaces can be used, such as an offline
> workspace for secret data and an online workspace for communication.
> NitroPad with Qubes OS is technically similar to SINA clients (for
> governments), but remains transparent thanks to open source. Qubes OS is
> for users who want maximum security.
>
> Keys Under Your Control
>
> All individual cryptographic keys are generated directly on the NitroPad
> exclusively during installation and are not stored by us. However, all
> individual keys can be replaced by you. Unlike "Secure Boot", the keys
> for securing the operating system remain under your control and do not
> depend on the consent of the vendor.
>
> Nitrokey USB Key Included
>
> NitroPad comes with a Nitrokey Pro 2 [6] or a Nitrokey Storage 2 [7].
> Their security features include for example email encryption (PGP,
> S/MIME), secure server administration (SSH) and two-factor
> authentication through one-time passwords (OTP). The Nitrokey Storage 2
> additionally contains an encrypted mass storage with hidden volumes.
>
> Professional ThinkPad Hardware
>
> Based on Lenovo ThinkPad X230, the hardware finish and robustness meet
> professional quality standards. The famous ThinkPad keyboard with
> background lighting and TrackPoint allows comfortable working. The used
> laptops have been refurbished.
>
> Out-of-the-Box User Experience
>
> With NitroPad, you don't need to take care of opening the hardware
> casing to flash the BIOS chip, installing and configuring Linux, or
> pairing the Nitrokey Pro/Storage. We do this work for you. The Nitrokey
> is already configured with your NitroPad so that it can be used for
> tamper detection without any further configuration effort.
>
> Security Conscious Shipping
>
> To make it more difficult to intercept and manipulate your NitroPad, the
> NitroPad and the Nitrokey USB key can be shipped in two separate
> shipments if desired.
>
> Use Cases
>
> For Everyone
>
> NitroPad enables you to detect hardware tampering. For example, if your
> laptop is being inspected while crossing the border or if you leave your
> device unattended in a hotel or during travelling, you can check the
> integrity of your NitroPad with the help of the Nitrokey.
>
> For Enterprises
>
> NitroPad can serve as a hardened workstation for certificate authorities
> and other use cases requiring high-security computers. On business
> trips, the NitroPad protects against evil maid attacks while the
> computer is unattended in a hotel or baggage.
>
> For Governments
>
> Governments can use NitroPad to protect themselves against advanced
> persistent threats (APT) without relying on foreign proprietary technology.
>
> For Journalists
>
> If you as an investigative journalist are serious about protecting your
> confidential sources, NitroPad helps you getting there.
>
> NitroPad X230 is now available in our Online Shop [1].
>
> More details are available in the product factsheet [8].
>
> Kind regards,
> your Nitrokey team
>
> [1]
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/jZaFd1lbEdmWO6EYOcLzDQ/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g
> [2]
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/YFe1znalGDB8Ua763Ggu9RKw/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g
> [3]
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/cZ8CHlfV3cxRZgMwQJk6fQ/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g
> [4]
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/UXFKS892rBzNshvgAM3iX7Sw/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g
> [5]
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/D8RUORLEDmVGkJAOqOZ12w/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g/
> [6]
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/3NM892YvQl3nQBfzax83fVdg/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g
> [7]
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/892ZG8927tvGnlab4KjZMl8lQg/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g
> [8]
>
> https://sendy.nitrokey.com/l/DYw4PK9oeKpCQ4HCJ3sHVA/ITDgVP8lO6ZSALVagGX892vw/2drgzRE7oneOhHNyMnMe8g
>
>
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