= Software Guard Extensions
{wiki=Software_Guard_Extensions}
Software Guard Extensions (SGX) is a set of security-related instruction codes that are built into modern Intel processors. SGX is designed to provide a protective enclave for executing code and storing sensitive data, making it more difficult for malware and other attacks to access that information. Here are some key features and characteristics of SGX: 1. **Enclaves**: SGX allows developers to create "enclaves," which are secure areas in memory where sensitive computations can occur.
Back to article page