BIOS/UEFI Flashcards

1
Q

firmware

A

software on a chip and contains BIOS program code in flash memory of motherboard

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2
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UEFI

A

64 bit processors and GUI
- GUID partition table
- faster boot up system

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3
Q

CMOS

A

non-volatile memory that stores BIOS source

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4
Q

POST

A

power on self test
- diagnostic testing sequence to check computer’s basic I/O system

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5
Q

hardware root of trust (RoT)

A

cryptographic module embedded in computer system that endorses trusted execution
- used to scan boot metrics in OS files to verify signatures and use to sign the report

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6
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TPM

A

spec for hardware-based storage of digital certificates, keys, hashed passwords, etc.
- RoT
- secured boot up
- provides encryption

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7
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hardware security module (HSM)

A

appliance for generating and storing cryptographic keys that is less susceptible to tampering and insider threats

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8
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secure boot

A

prevent malicious apps from loading into OS during the startup process

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