| 摘要 |
A microprocessor to provide software development debugging capabilities while providing security for confidential and/or sensitive information. The processor may operate in one of an open, a secure entry, and a secure mode. In open mode, security measures may prevent access to certain registry bits and access to a private memory area. Secure entry mode may be entered upon receipt of a request to run secure code and/or access the private memory area. The secure code may be authenticated in secure entry mode. Authentication may be performed using digital signatures. Secure mode may be entered if authentication is successful. Authenticate code may be executed in the secure mode environment. The private memory area may be accessible in secure mode. |
