1. A method, comprising: entering a secure mode by a processor, whereby said processor may initiate a transfer of information into or out of said processor, but no external device may initiate a transfer of information into or out of said processor; sending a DMA (direct memory access) command including at least one authorization code from said processor to at least one trusted data storage region external to said processor; evaluating said authorization code; and enabling said processor to access at least one trusted data storage location within said at least one trusted data storage region if said authorization code is valid.