TechnologyAugust 5, 2026

protectedmemory

pruh-TEK-tid-MEM-uh-ree

Definition

A specific security feature in computer graphics drivers that restricts access to certain areas of GPU memory to prevent unauthorized reading or tampering.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'protected,' from the Latin 'protegere' (to cover or defend), and 'memory,' from the Latin 'memoria' (mind or recollection), reflecting the technical concept of shielding data storage.

In the news

In this article, protectedMemory support was added to the RADV Radeon Vulkan driver for GFX10+ and VEGA10 hardware, enabling more secure handling of graphics data.

Mesa 26.2 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New

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