Methods and systems for modifying an integrity measurement based on user authentication
US8190916B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/575
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system is provided that comprises a processor and a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) accessible to the processor. During a boot process, the BIOS determines an integrity measurement for the computer system and modifies the integrity measurement based on a user authentication.
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