{"id":20222,"date":"2025-09-29T15:51:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/blog\/?p=20222"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:51:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:51:16","slug":"how-to-turn-on-secure-boot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-on-secure-boot\/","title":{"rendered":"Enabling Secure Boot for Stronger Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"744\">Have you ever wondered how hackers exploit systems before the operating system even loads? One of the best defenses against such attacks is <strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"521\">Secure Boot<\/strong>. Many professionals\u2014from IT managers to cybersecurity experts\u2014search for: <strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">how to turn on secure boot<\/strong> because it strengthens endpoint security and ensures compliance with modern standards like Windows 11 requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1018\">Secure Boot is a feature built into most modern UEFI-based PCs. It verifies that only trusted software loads during startup, preventing rootkits and unauthorized bootloaders. By enabling it, you reduce the attack surface for malware and improve overall system integrity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1182\">In this article, we\u2019ll explain what Secure Boot is, why it matters for enterprises, and provide step-by-step instructions to enable it across different devices.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1214\">What Is Secure Boot?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1379\"><strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1231\">Secure Boot<\/strong> is a security standard developed by members of the <strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1298\">PC industry<\/strong> to ensure that a device boots only using software trusted by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1411\">When Secure Boot is enabled:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1598\">\n<li data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1471\">\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1471\">The firmware checks digital signatures of bootloaders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1540\">\n<p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1540\">Only software signed by trusted certificate authorities can run.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1598\">\n<p data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1598\">Unauthorized or malicious code is blocked at startup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1688\">In essence, Secure Boot ensures that the first code executed on your computer is safe.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1738\">Why Secure Boot Matters for Businesses<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1850\">For enterprises and IT leaders, Secure Boot is more than just a technical feature\u2014it\u2019s a business necessity.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1871\">Key Benefits:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<li data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1984\">\n<p data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1984\"><strong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1915\">Defense against rootkits and bootkits<\/strong> \u2013 Blocks malware from hijacking the system before antivirus loads.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2081\">\n<p data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2081\"><strong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2017\">Compliance with Windows 11<\/strong> \u2013 Microsoft requires Secure Boot for Windows 11 installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2155\">\n<p data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2155\"><strong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2107\">Improved resilience<\/strong> \u2013 Strengthens overall system startup process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<p data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2237\"><strong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2179\">Trusted computing<\/strong> \u2013 Ensures only validated software executes during boot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2332\">Cybersecurity leaders see Secure Boot as a critical control in <strong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2329\">zero-trust architecture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2337\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2382\">How to Check If Secure Boot Is Enabled<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2461\">Before learning <strong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2430\">how to turn on Secure Boot<\/strong>, confirm its current status.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2497\">Method 1: System Information<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<li data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2557\">\n<p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2557\">Press <strong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2522\">Windows + R<\/strong>, type <code data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2539\">msinfo32<\/code>, and hit Enter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2594\">Look for <strong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2591\">Secure Boot State<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<li data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2627\">\n<p data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2627\"><strong data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2606\">On<\/strong> \u2192 Already enabled.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2665\">\n<p data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2665\"><strong data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2640\">Off<\/strong> \u2192 Needs to be enabled.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2733\"><strong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2686\">Unsupported<\/strong> \u2192 Your hardware doesn\u2019t support Secure Boot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2773\">Method 2: UEFI Firmware Settings<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2949\">\n<li data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2872\">\n<p data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2872\">Restart your PC and enter BIOS\/UEFI (usually by pressing <strong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2857\">F2, F10, Del, or Esc<\/strong> at startup).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<p data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2919\">Navigate to <strong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2916\">Boot or Security settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2949\">\n<p data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2949\">Check Secure Boot status.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2954\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3002\">How to Turn On Secure Boot (Step by Step)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3069\">Enabling Secure Boot requires access to the BIOS\/UEFI firmware.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3109\">Step 1: Enter BIOS\/UEFI Firmware<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3364\">\n<li data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3154\">\n<p data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3154\">Press <strong data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3134\">Windows + I<\/strong> to open Settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3205\">\n<p data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3205\">Navigate to <strong data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3202\">Update &amp; Security &gt; Recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3261\">\n<p data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3261\">Under <strong data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3235\">Advanced startup<\/strong>, click <strong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3258\">Restart now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3335\">\n<p data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3335\">Select <strong data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3332\">Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced options &gt; UEFI Firmware Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3364\">\n<p data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3364\">Restart into BIOS\/UEFI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3369\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3410\">Step 2: Locate Secure Boot Option<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3511\">\n<li data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3481\">\n<p data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3481\">In BIOS\/UEFI, go to the <strong data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3474\">Boot, Security, or Authentication<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3511\">\n<p data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3511\">Look for <strong data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3508\">Secure Boot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3516\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3550\">Step 3: Enable Secure Boot<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3657\">\n<li data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3586\">\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3586\">Set Secure Boot to <strong data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3583\">Enabled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3657\">\n<p data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3657\">If <strong data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3606\">grayed out<\/strong>, change Boot Mode to <strong data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3636\">UEFI<\/strong> instead of Legacy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3662\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3691\">Step 4: Save and Exit<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3776\">\n<li data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3749\">\n<p data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3749\">Press <strong data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3707\">F10<\/strong> (or the key indicated) to save changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3776\">\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3776\">Restart your computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3806\">Secure Boot is now active.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3811\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3867\">Troubleshooting Issues While Enabling Secure Boot<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3944\">Sometimes, enabling Secure Boot isn\u2019t straightforward. Here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4255\">\n<li data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4015\">\n<p data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4015\"><strong data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3969\">Option grayed out<\/strong> \u2192 Switch Boot Mode from Legacy\/CSM to UEFI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4086\">\n<p data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4086\"><strong data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4050\">OS won\u2019t boot after enabling<\/strong> \u2192 Reinstall Windows in UEFI mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4175\">\n<p data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4175\"><strong data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4128\">Dual-boot systems (Linux &amp; Windows)<\/strong> \u2192 Configure keys to allow Linux bootloaders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4255\">\n<p data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4255\"><strong data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4196\">Older hardware<\/strong> \u2192 Update BIOS\/UEFI firmware to gain Secure Boot support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4260\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4306\">Secure Boot and Windows 11 Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4440\">Windows 11 requires Secure Boot along with TPM 2.0. If your system doesn\u2019t support Secure Boot, you may face compatibility issues.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4488\"><strong data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4486\">Steps to check Windows 11 compatibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4654\">\n<li data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4535\">\n<p data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4535\">Run Microsoft\u2019s <strong data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4532\">PC Health Check tool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4592\">\n<p data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4592\">Ensure <strong data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4561\">Secure Boot<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4577\">TPM 2.0<\/strong> are enabled.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4654\">\n<p data-start=\"4596\" data-end=\"4654\">If unsupported, consider upgrading hardware or firmware.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"4656\" data-end=\"4659\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4661\" data-end=\"4705\">Security Considerations for IT Managers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4768\">Enabling Secure Boot is a strategic move for organizations:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4770\" data-end=\"5031\">\n<li data-start=\"4770\" data-end=\"4834\">\n<p data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4834\"><strong data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4813\">Protects against supply-chain attacks<\/strong> at the boot level.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4902\">\n<p data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4902\"><strong data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4859\">Ensures compliance<\/strong> with industry regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4903\" data-end=\"4957\">\n<p data-start=\"4905\" data-end=\"4957\"><strong data-start=\"4905\" data-end=\"4930\">Enhances device trust<\/strong> in managed environments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5031\">\n<p data-start=\"4960\" data-end=\"5031\"><strong data-start=\"4960\" data-end=\"4995\">Reduces incident response times<\/strong> by preventing rootkit infections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5033\" data-end=\"5054\">Best Practices:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5286\">\n<li data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5113\">\n<p data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5113\">Standardize Secure Boot policies across all endpoints.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5162\">\n<p data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5162\">Train staff on verifying Secure Boot status.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5225\">\n<p data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5225\">Combine with <strong data-start=\"5178\" data-end=\"5202\">BitLocker encryption<\/strong> for full protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5286\">\n<p data-start=\"5228\" data-end=\"5286\">Regularly update BIOS\/UEFI firmware for vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5288\" data-end=\"5291\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5325\">Secure Boot vs. Legacy Boot<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5806\">\n<thead data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5406\">\n<tr data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5406\">\n<th data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5350\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Feature<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5376\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Secure Boot<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5376\" data-end=\"5406\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Legacy Boot<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5487\" data-end=\"5806\">\n<tr data-start=\"5487\" data-end=\"5566\">\n<td data-start=\"5487\" data-end=\"5510\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5489\" data-end=\"5501\">Security<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5536\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Blocks unsigned code<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5566\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5646\">\n<td data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5590\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5586\">Compatibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5590\" data-end=\"5616\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Modern OS only<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5616\" data-end=\"5646\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Supports old OS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5647\" data-end=\"5726\">\n<td data-start=\"5647\" data-end=\"5670\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5649\" data-end=\"5664\">Performance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5670\" data-end=\"5696\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Faster startup<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5696\" data-end=\"5726\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Slower startup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5727\" data-end=\"5806\">\n<td data-start=\"5727\" data-end=\"5750\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5729\" data-end=\"5741\">Use Case<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5776\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Windows 8\/10\/11, Linux<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5776\" data-end=\"5806\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Legacy systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5811\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5813\" data-end=\"5848\">Common Myths About Secure Boot<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"5850\" data-end=\"6179\">\n<li data-start=\"5850\" data-end=\"5937\">\n<p data-start=\"5853\" data-end=\"5881\"><strong data-start=\"5853\" data-end=\"5879\">\u201cIt slows down my PC.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5885\" data-end=\"5937\">\n<li data-start=\"5885\" data-end=\"5937\">\n<p data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"5937\">False. Secure Boot has no impact on performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5939\" data-end=\"6039\">\n<p data-start=\"5942\" data-end=\"5979\"><strong data-start=\"5942\" data-end=\"5977\">\u201cI can\u2019t dual-boot with Linux.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6039\">\n<li data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6039\">\n<p data-start=\"5985\" data-end=\"6039\">False. Many Linux distributions support Secure Boot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6041\" data-end=\"6179\">\n<p data-start=\"6044\" data-end=\"6083\"><strong data-start=\"6044\" data-end=\"6081\">\u201cIt replaces antivirus software.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6087\" data-end=\"6179\">\n<li data-start=\"6087\" data-end=\"6179\">\n<p data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6179\">False. Secure Boot prevents boot-level malware but does not replace endpoint protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"6181\" data-end=\"6184\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6186\" data-end=\"6221\">FAQs on Turning On Secure Boot<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6223\" data-end=\"6364\"><strong data-start=\"6223\" data-end=\"6271\">Q1. How to turn on Secure Boot without BIOS?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6271\" data-end=\"6274\" \/>You must access UEFI firmware settings. There\u2019s no way to enable it purely from Windows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6496\"><strong data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6411\">Q2. Does enabling Secure Boot erase data?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6411\" data-end=\"6414\" \/>No, but changing Boot Mode from Legacy to UEFI may require reinstalling Windows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6498\" data-end=\"6592\"><strong data-start=\"6498\" data-end=\"6542\">Q3. Can Secure Boot be turned off later?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6545\" \/>Yes. You can disable it in BIOS\/UEFI anytime.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6594\" data-end=\"6721\"><strong data-start=\"6594\" data-end=\"6644\">Q4. What if my PC doesn\u2019t support Secure Boot?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6647\" \/>You may need a hardware upgrade or new motherboard to meet requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6723\" data-end=\"6823\"><strong data-start=\"6723\" data-end=\"6770\">Q5. Is Secure Boot required for Windows 11?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6770\" data-end=\"6773\" \/>Yes. Both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are mandatory.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6825\" data-end=\"6828\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6830\" data-end=\"6849\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6851\" data-end=\"7129\">Knowing <strong data-start=\"6859\" data-end=\"6889\">how to turn on Secure Boot<\/strong> is a vital step for IT managers, cybersecurity teams, and executives aiming to safeguard systems. By enabling it, you not only block sophisticated boot-level attacks but also ensure compliance with modern OS requirements like Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7131\" data-end=\"7254\">From preventing rootkits to strengthening enterprise resilience, Secure Boot is a must-have feature for secure computing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7256\" data-end=\"7395\">Ready to take endpoint security and IT management to the next level? <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/signup\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7328\" data-end=\"7392\">Start free with Itarian today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered how hackers exploit systems before the operating system even loads? One of the best defenses against such attacks is Secure Boot. 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