18237229. SECURE BOOT PROCEDURE simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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SECURE BOOT PROCEDURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Alessandro Orlando of Milano (IT)
Angelo Alberto Rovelli of Agrate Brianza (IT)
Danilo Caraccio of Milano (IT)
Craig A. Jones of Plano TX (US)
SECURE BOOT PROCEDURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18237229 titled 'SECURE BOOT PROCEDURE
Simplified Explanation
- Explanation:**
- Protection for secure boot procedure in addition to cryptographic verification of boot firmware - Open sub-system put into halt state while boot firmware is being verified and executed at secure sub-system - Open sub-system prevented from performing boot procedure even if boot firmware is verified and/or executed unless put into resume state again
- Potential Applications:**
- Secure boot procedures in electronic devices - Protection against unauthorized access during boot process
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensures secure boot process by preventing open sub-system from interfering - Enhances overall system security by controlling access during critical boot phase
- Benefits:**
- Increased security for boot procedures - Prevents unauthorized modifications to boot firmware - Ensures integrity of system during startup process
Original Abstract Submitted
Protection for a secure boot procedure can be provided in addition to cryptographic verification of boot firmware associated with the boot procedure. While the boot firmware is being verified and executed at a secure sub-system, an open sub-system can be put into a halt state, during which the open sub-system is prevented from performing the boot procedure. The open sub-system is still prevented from performing the boot procedure even if the boot firmware is verified and/or executed unless the open sub-system is put into the resume state again.
