Bios security Flashcards

1
Q

what is intrusion detection?

A

has sensors in the chasis for any tempering

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2
Q

when is user password required?

A

to begin the boot processes

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3
Q

when is supervisor password required?

A

before entering bios setup

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4
Q

what is trusted platform module (tpm)?

A

dedicated security coprocessor that authenticates boot device

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5
Q

what is sealing?

A

when the tpm authecticates boot device

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6
Q

What does microsofts bitlocker use tpm for?

A

encrypting drives

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7
Q

what does bitlocker do?

A

encrypts os files, registry, hibernation file

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8
Q

what if changes are made to windows installation?

A

tpm doesnt release keys required to decrypt

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9
Q

what is secure boot?

A

checks for digital signatures to check its an apporved eversion

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10
Q

what is lojack?

A

allows computers to be electronically tracked and controlled by persisitence

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