BIOS or UEFI password
Also called: firmware password
Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 4: Securing Devices
A password on the basic input output system (BIOS) or unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) that stops adversaries booting another operating system or a privileged mode.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 4.1.C.3
Why it matters in Unit 4
Without it, physical access can mean changing any account.
Example
Booting a laptop from a USB drive is blocked without the firmware password.
Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 4.1 Device Vulnerabilities and Attacks