Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely booting a computer system comprises loading secure boot code and a secure operating system from the secure boot code. The method includes authenticating the user in the secure operating system, prior to permitting access to the main operating system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2003
Date of Patent:
April 15, 2008
Assignees:
PointSec Mobile Technologies, LLC, Protect Data AB
Inventors:
Leif Billstrom, Kurt Lennartsson, Brian Wood