Hacker News with Generative AI: Boot Process

Macs Boot Securely, or Can't (eclecticlight.co)
Earlier this week, I explained how the Signed System Volume (SSV), Data volume and cryptexes are integrated into the boot volume group, to support a secure boot process. This article outlines how modern Macs tackle the problem of booting securely.
Mac OS, Security, Boot Process
17 points by akyuu 25 days ago | 0 comments
x86 Early Kernel Boot Process with Microcode, ACPI Overrides, and Initrd (labcsmart.com)
In this third installment of our x86 Platforms series, following Part 2: UEFI Bootloader Management and Integration with Yocto, we’re going to explore the early kernel boot process in more depth. Specifically, we’ll cover how x86 systems handle microcode updates, ACPI table overrides, and the initrd (initial RAM disk). These elements are critical for configuring the CPU, hardware, and the system during the boot process.
Operating Systems, x86 Architecture, Boot Process, Kernel, Hardware
12 points by transpute 27 days ago | 2 comments
Compromising the Secure Boot Process (schneier.com)
Security, Operating Systems, Boot Process
12 points by OscarCunningham 117 days ago | 1 comments