Bios security Flashcards
what is intrusion detection?
has sensors in the chasis for any tempering
when is user password required?
to begin the boot processes
when is supervisor password required?
before entering bios setup
what is trusted platform module (tpm)?
dedicated security coprocessor that authenticates boot device
what is sealing?
when the tpm authecticates boot device
What does microsofts bitlocker use tpm for?
encrypting drives
what does bitlocker do?
encrypts os files, registry, hibernation file
what if changes are made to windows installation?
tpm doesnt release keys required to decrypt
what is secure boot?
checks for digital signatures to check its an apporved eversion
what is lojack?
allows computers to be electronically tracked and controlled by persisitence