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diff --git a/security-blueprint/part-2/0_Abstract.md b/security-blueprint/part-2/0_Abstract.md index da9daee..fa99d89 100644 --- a/security-blueprint/part-2/0_Abstract.md +++ b/security-blueprint/part-2/0_Abstract.md @@ -10,6 +10,11 @@ Boot-Abstract-1 | More generic and add examples (The chain of trust). <!-- end-section-todo --> +Secure boot refers to preventing malicious software applications and +“unauthorized” operating systems from loading during the system start-up process. +The goal is to protect users from rootkits and other low-level malware attacks. +Modern bootloaders come with features that can be used to enable secure boot in the system. + **Boot Hardening**: Steps/requirements to configure the boot sequence, in order to restrict the device from executing anything other than the approved software image. |