Patent ID: 10528739

Abstract:
In one aspect, a method for securing a device includes receiving a first set of boot information from a first device, the first set of boot information including a first list of boot items, receiving from the first device a first proof based on the first set of boot information, verifying the first set of boot information based on the first proof, determining a reputation for one or more of the boot items in the first list of boot items. and reporting the determined reputation. In one aspect, a method for securing a device includes receiving a first set of boot information of a device, receiving a first cryptographic proof of the first set of boot information, receiving a second set of boot information of the device, receiving a second cryptographic proof of the second set of boot information, comparing the first set of boot information and the second set of boot information, and upon determining that the first set of boot information and the second set of boot information are different, determining whether differences between the first set of boot information and the second set of boot information are permitted, and generating a report or an alert upon determining that differences between the first set of boot information and the second set of boot information are not permitted.