CONTROLLING CONFIGURATION DATA STORAGE

摘要

A machine-implemented method is provided for securing a storage-equipped device against introduction of malicious configuration data into configuration data storage, the method comprising steps of receiving, by the device, a trusted signal for modification of configuration of the device;responsive to the receiving, placing the device into a restricted mode of operation and at least one of deactivating a service and rebooting the device; responsive to the placing the device into the restricted mode of operation and the deactivating or rebooting, permitting configuration data entry into a restricted portion of the configuration data storage. A corresponding device and computer program product are also described.