Mobile Security System and Method
First Claim
1. A security system for a mobile device having a plurality of components including a secure file system, the security system comprising:
- a plurality of modules, each module in the plurality of modules securing at least one component in the plurality of components, the plurality of modules including a secure file system module for protecting the secure file system;
the secure file system module including a mobile device-specific hardware key; and
an on-chip, non-volatile memory for storing the mobile device-specific hardware key.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing a secure environment for mobile telephones and other devices are disclosed. The system and method may utilize trust zoning, layered memory, and a secure matrix model having, for example, a memory protection module for protecting memory; a secure debug module for ensuring security of the debug module; a secure file system module for protecting the secure file system; and a trusted time source module for protecting components. Embodiments of the present invention may protect against security attacks on a variety of hardware and software components while permitting suitable levels of accessibility for developmental and maintenance purposes.
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1. A security system for a mobile device having a plurality of components including a secure file system, the security system comprising:
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a plurality of modules, each module in the plurality of modules securing at least one component in the plurality of components, the plurality of modules including a secure file system module for protecting the secure file system; the secure file system module including a mobile device-specific hardware key; and an on-chip, non-volatile memory for storing the mobile device-specific hardware key. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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