Systems and methods for management domain attestation service
US10778650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/306
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include: (i) retrieving a profile from a management controller of an information handling system, the management controller configured to provide management of the information handling system via management traffic communicated between the management controller and a dedicated management network external to the information handling system, and the profile including data regarding a configuration of the management controller; (ii) comparing the profile to one or more golden profiles to determine whether security of the management controller has been compromised; (iii) responsive to the profile matching a golden profile of the one or more golden profiles, permitting the management controller to continue execution; and (iv) responsive to the profile failing to match a golden profile of the one or more golden profiles, taking remedial action with respect to the management controller.
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