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A protected chip/area that keeps secrets safer.

Definition

A secure enclave is special hardware (or a protected area) that stores sensitive secrets like encryption keys and biometric data more safely than normal memory.

In plain English A protected chip/area that keeps secrets safer.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It helps protect your private data even if other parts of the system are attacked.

Example

Example: Your phone stores encryption keys in a secure enclave to protect device data.