Which function is NOT performed by a TPM?

The correct answer identifies a function that is not typically associated with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM is primarily designed to enhance security through hardware-based protection and does not handle the encryption of network data directly.

Creating a hash of system components is one of the core functions of a TPM. It generates a unique hash representing the integrity of system components, which can be used to verify that the system has not been altered or tampered with. Additionally, TPMS are responsible for providing authentication credentials, storing cryptographic keys, and ensuring that when trusted operations are performed, they are done within a secure environment. Performing bulk encryption also falls within the capabilities of a TPM, as it can manage cryptographic keys used to encrypt and decrypt data.

In contrast, encrypting network data using IPsec is generally a function associated with networking protocols and secure communication rather than a specific task that a TPM is designed to perform. While a TPM can generate keys that might be used by IPsec, the actual function of encrypting data across a network is beyond the role of a TPM.