What is Linux Mok?
MOK (Machine Owner Key) is about securing the boot process by only allowing approved OS components and drivers to run. MOK must be implemented by the “BIOS” – or some startup code inside the computer, anyway. The main idea is that only code which is signed is allowed to run while loading the operating system (OS).
What does enroll Mok mean?
The user selects “Enroll MOK”, is shown a fingerprint of the certificate to enroll, and is prompted to confirm the enrollment. Once confirmed, the new MOK will be entered in firmware and the user will be asked to reboot the system.
What is Mok Secure Boot?
Machine Owner Key (MOK) Secure Boot is an alternative key management system that allows a target to boot using loaders, kernels, and other binaries signed with user-provided keys. It uses an initial loader called a shim , which is an EFI executable accepted and already signed by a key in the databases.
How do I set up Mok?
To create a new MOK key to use for signing, then run the appropriate kmodsign command to sign your kernel module. After the module is signed, run sudo update-secureboot-policy –enroll-key to step through the enrollment wizard, or do the enrollment yourself by running sudo mokutil –import .
What does Mok mean?
MOK
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| MOK | Machine Owner Key (Linux) |
| MOK | Mull of Kintyre (region; UK) |
| MOK | Mobile Office Kit (cellular telephony) |
| MOK | Medjunarodnog Olimpijskog Komiteta (Serbian: International Olympic Committee) |
What is a Mok?
Mok is a surname in various cultures. It may be a transcription of several Chinese surnames in their Cantonese or Teochew pronunciations, a Dutch surname, a Hungarian surname, or a Korean surname.
How do I open Mok management?
Power on the computer and repeatedly press F12 while it powers on to load the One-Time Boot Menu. The computer will automatically reboot. When prompted on the blue Shim UEFI key management screen, press the spacebar or any key to launch the MOK Management.