A method of accessing a trusted platform module in a computing device is disclosed. The method includes storing a platform authorization key in a memory of the computing device that includes the trusted platform module. The platform authorization key includes permitting access to the trusted platform module. The method includes obtaining a digital signature in response to the computing device requesting access to the trusted platform module. The digital signature is generated using at least a command for configuring the trusted platform module. The method includes verifying the digital signature and allowing retrieval of the platform authorization key from the memory of the computing device in order to access the trusted platform module in response to the digital signature is verified, and denying retrieval of the platform authorization key otherwise.