Ncryptopenstorageprovider - New [patched]

: A Unicode string identifying the KSP. Common values include:

: A pointer to an NCRYPT_PROV_HANDLE that receives the provider handle. This handle must eventually be released using NCryptFreeObject . ncryptopenstorageprovider new

MS_KEY_STORAGE_PROVIDER : The standard software-based provider. : A Unicode string identifying the KSP

: Using the MS_PLATFORM_CRYPTO_PROVIDER ensures that keys are physically tied to the device's TPM, making them non-exportable and highly secure. ncryptopenstorageprovider new

Modern Windows security relies on CNG for several "new" standard requirements:

To create or open a key, you must first obtain a provider handle. NCryptOpenStorageProvider function (ncrypt.h) - Win32 apps

: KSPs can run in a separate process from the application, protecting private keys even if the application is compromised.