UEFIn

UEFIn stands for Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Network, a term used to describe a hypothetical extension of the UEFI standard that would provide native networking capabilities and remote firmware management at the firmware layer. The concept envisions a modular, security-conscious framework compatible with multiple vendors.

The term originates from speculative discussions about the future of firmware and system management. As of today, UEFIn is not an official specification and is not maintained by the UEFI Forum or any formal standards body. No widely adopted standard exists under this name.

Proposed features and goals include:

- Network boot and remote startup services directly from firmware

- Authenticated secure updates and integrity verification for firmware components

- Remote diagnostics and monitoring at the firmware level

- Interoperability across hardware vendors with a minimal, extensible API

- A lightweight security model designed to mitigate supply‑chain and tampering risks

Impact and use cases: If developed, UEFIn could simplify deployment in data centers, embedded devices, and large-scale systems by enabling provisioning, diagnostics, and updates without physical access. It would complement existing UEFI features such as PXE boot and secure boot, rather than replacing them. Related topics include UEFI, PXE, and Secure Boot.