Apparatus, system, and method for pre-boot policy modification
US8347348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/24
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for pre-boot policy modification. A key module exchanges a key with a server in a secure environment. A communication module receives a policy encoded with the key. A decode module decodes the encoded policy using the key and saves the policy setting prior to booting an operating system on the computer. An update module boots the computer using the policy.
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