Enabling password protection in the UEFI control panel

This section explains how to enable password protection on SNS firewalls' UEFI control panel.

The images below show BIOS on SN-S-Series model firewalls. As such, the display may vary depending on the model used, but the process remains the same.

  1. Connect the computer to the SNS firewall using an appropriate cable, and log in with your terminal emulator in console mode;

    - or -

    Connect a USB keyboard and a monitor to the SNS firewall using an appropriate cable.

  2. In the console, authenticate by using the admin account on the SNS firewall system.

  3. Run this command to restart the SNS firewall:

    reboot

  4. Once the SNS firewall starts up, press [Del] several times to stop its startup sequence, and access BIOS.

  5. In the Security tab, select Administrator Password or Setup Administrator Password, depending on your SNS firewall model, and press [Enter].

  6. In the Create New Password window, enter a password, and press [Enter].

  7. In the Confirm New Password window, confirm the password, and press [Enter].

    IMPORTANT
    Keep the password in a safe and protected location. If you misplace your password, Stormshield will not be able to recover it, and you will no longer be able to update the SNS firewall's UEFI.

  8. Press [Esc] to go back to the previous window.

  9. In the Save & Exit tab, select Save Changes and Reset, and press [Enter].

  10. In the Save & Reset window, select Yes, and press [Enter].