Methods and apparatus to provide a platform-level network...

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2003-12-03

2009-06-30

Barron, Jr., Gilberto (Department: 2432)

Information security

Access control or authentication

Network

C726S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07555773

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus to provide a platform-level network security framework are described herein. In an example method, a packet associated with a processor system is identified. A platform-level network security protocol associated with an extensible firmware interface is identified. Based on the platform-level network security protocol, the packet is identified with a network security condition.

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