How do you implement a hardware root of trust? What's the role of TPM in secure boot? How do you handle certificate revocation? How do you optimize boot time while maintaining security? What are common secure boot bypass techniques?

Technical skills: Cryptography knowledge, firmware development, hardware security modules, secure protocols, and system architecture. Soft skills: Problem-solving, attention to detail, analytical thinking, security mindset, and effective communication of security concepts.

Firmware development teams, embedded systems security groups, platform architecture divisions, cybersecurity operations units, and hardware design teams all utilize secure boot skills to ensure system integrity and protect against unauthorized code execution.

The report provides detailed scores on firmware validation, certificate management, and hardware trust implementation. It includes benchmark comparisons, identifies knowledge gaps in secure boot protocols, and highlights strengths in boot-time security optimization.