Modifications to increase computer system security

Details Modifications to increase computer system security Modifications to increase computer system security

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Zaman, Faisal M (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus interface architecture

C710S260000, C711S147000, C711S152000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07925815

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for processing more securely. More specifically, embodiments provide effective and efficient mechanisms for reducing APIC interference with accesses to SMRAM, where processor and/or northbridge modifications implementing these mechanisms effectively reduce APIC attacks and increase the security of proprietary, confidential or otherwise secure data stored in SMRAM.

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