BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): Firmware that initializes and manages the hardware components of a computer system, facilitating the booting process and providing runtime services for operating systems and programs. It enables users to configure hardware settings, such as altering the boot device order or enabling/disabling specific peripherals.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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