| ASUS ROG NUC
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Security Grade
Calculator v1
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ROG NUC
Category: Laptop • Model / Gen: 1st Gen (Core Ultra) ROG NUC 760 / 790
Release Date: 2024-07-06 • Status: In sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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π Proof
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Compact sealed chassis; Kensington lock slot; limited public hardware tampering methods.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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π Proof
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Few public CVEs reported; vendor releases BIOS and driver patches regularly.
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| Prior attacks
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None
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π Proof
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No widely reported real-world attacks targeting this specific ROG NUC model.
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| Updatability
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Very common
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π Proof
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ASUS provides regular BIOS, firmware and driver updates via Armoury Crate.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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π Proof
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Supports Microsoft account integration; limited cross-device SSO capabilities.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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π Proof
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Modern TLS 1.3 and WPA3 supported for network communications.
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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π Proof
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Supports BitLocker full-disk encryption via TPM 2.0 chip.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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π Proof
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Full local and Microsoft account management on Windows 11.
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| Authentication
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Secure
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π Proof
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Supports Windows Hello PIN and biometric authentication.
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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π Proof
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Windows account lockout policies available against brute-force attempts.
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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π Proof
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Windows maintains comprehensive security and access event logs.
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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π Proof
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Windows enforces password complexity rules for local user accounts.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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Technical Specifications
| Property
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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(Companion App: )
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 / 9 series • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / 4070 Laptop GPU
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: Up to 96GB DDR5 SO-DIMM • Storage: Dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: Not applicable • Power: 230W external power adapter • Charging: Not applicable
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| Display & Camera
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Display: Not applicable (desktop mini PC) • Camera: Not applicable
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Built-in dual speakers • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5GbE Ethernet, USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: • Mass:
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This is ASUS ROG NUC, a compact gaming mini PC running Windows 11, equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX discrete graphics. It features TPM 2.0 security chip, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and supports regular signed BIOS, firmware and driver updates via ASUS Armoury Crate. It provides modern network encryption (TLS 1.3, WPA3) and BitLocker full-disk encryption. User authentication is secured through Windows Hello biometric/PIN, with complete account management, brute-force lockout protection, event logging and password complexity enforcement. Public hardware tampering methods are limited, known vulnerabilities are rare and patched timely by vendor.