Dell products l.p. (20240311486). BIOS PROTECTION USING REQUEST INTERCEPTION AND APPROVAL OF BIOS MODIFICATIONS simplified abstract
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BIOS PROTECTION USING REQUEST INTERCEPTION AND APPROVAL OF BIOS MODIFICATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomer Shachar of Beer Sheva (IL)
Yevgeni Gehtman of Modi'in (IL)
BIOS PROTECTION USING REQUEST INTERCEPTION AND APPROVAL OF BIOS MODIFICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240311486 titled 'BIOS PROTECTION USING REQUEST INTERCEPTION AND APPROVAL OF BIOS MODIFICATIONS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes techniques for protecting the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) of a device by intercepting and approving BIOS modifications before performing a reboot or shutdown.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Obtaining a request for a reboot or shutdown of the device.
- Checking if a BIOS update is pending before proceeding with the reboot or shutdown.
- Generating an approval request if a BIOS update is pending.
- Initiating automated actions based on the approval request.
- Resetting the BIOS update flag and clearing the BIOS staging environment if the user does not approve the update.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various devices to enhance BIOS security and prevent unauthorized modifications.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the risk of unauthorized BIOS modifications that could compromise the security and functionality of a device.
Benefits:
- Improved BIOS security.
- Prevention of unauthorized BIOS updates.
- Enhanced device reliability and stability.
Commercial Applications: The technology could be valuable for manufacturers of devices that rely on BIOS for operation, such as computers, servers, and embedded systems. It can help ensure the integrity of the BIOS and protect devices from potential security threats.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to BIOS security, BIOS modification detection, and approval systems in the field of computer security and system administration.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in BIOS security, firmware protection, and system integrity technologies to enhance the effectiveness of BIOS protection techniques.
Questions about BIOS Protection: 1. How does BIOS protection impact device security? 2. What are the potential risks of unauthorized BIOS modifications?
Original Abstract Submitted
techniques are provided for basic input/output system (bios) protection using bios modification interception and approval. one method comprises, by an entity associated with an operating system of a device, obtaining a request to perform a reboot and/or a shutdown of the processing device; determining, prior to performing the reboot and/or the shutdown, whether an update of a bios of the device is pending; generating an approval request, responsive to determining that the update of the bios is pending and prior to performing the reboot and/or the shutdown; and initiating an automated action, responsive to a result of the approval request. in some embodiments, a bios update flag may be reset and/or a bios staging environment may be cleared following the updating of the image, responsive to a user not approving the update.
