Microsoft Secure Boot

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:security
gptkbp:allows custom key management
gptkbp:canBeDisabled yes
gptkbp:controversy Linux compatibility
user control over keys
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:documentedIn UEFI specification
Microsoft Secure Boot documentation
gptkbp:enforcedBy digital signature verification
gptkbp:firstReleased 2012
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microsoft Secure Boot
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Windows_8
gptkbp:partOf UEFI specification
gptkbp:protectedBy bootkit malware
rootkit malware
gptkbp:purpose prevent unauthorized code execution during boot
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:BitLocker
gptkb:Measured_Boot
Trusted Platform Module
gptkbp:replacedBy Legacy BIOS boot security
gptkbp:requires UEFI firmware
signed bootloaders
Microsoft-signed keys for Windows bootloaders
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:UEFI_Forum
gptkbp:status enabled on OEM Windows PCs
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Windows_operating_systems
Linux distributions (with support)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:UEFI_key_databases
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8