Hardware Security Glossary
Hardware-Level Security Intelligence
Hardware-Level Security Intelligence is the detection and analysis of suspicious behavior originating from firmware, BIOS/UEFI, management engines, peripheral controllers, and hardware components.
Firmware Malware
Firmware malware is malicious code that runs inside device firmware rather than as a normal operating-system process. It can be difficult to detect because it may execute before or below the operating system.
BIOS/UEFI Rootkit
A BIOS or UEFI rootkit is malware that manipulates system firmware to gain persistence, interfere with the boot process, or hide malicious activity from normal security tools.
Hardware Implant
A hardware implant is an unauthorized physical component or modification that can monitor, manipulate, or communicate from within a device.
Covert Communication
Covert communication is hidden or unauthorized communication designed to avoid detection. In hardware-level attacks, it may originate from firmware, management engines, or manipulated components.