METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING DEVICE SECURITY

摘要

An apparatus for providing device security may include a processor. The processor may be configured to receive a device identifier and a security code, the security code being provided by a user of the device during a boot up procedure of the device, compare the security code to a reference security code stored in association with the device identifier, provide an indication to prevent access to user interface control of the device in response to the security code failing to match the reference security code. The processor may be further configured to enable access to the user interface control in response to completion of the boot up procedure and the security code matching the reference security code. A method and computer program product for providing device security are also provided.