[RFC PATCH 2/2] docs: Update kernel-parameters.txt for signature verification enhancement

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Update kernel-parameters.txt to reflect new deferred signature
verification.
Enhances boot speed by allowing unsigned modules in initrd after
bootloader check.

Signed-off-by: Alessandro Carminati (Red Hat) <alessandro.carminati@xxxxxxxxx>
---
 Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt | 9 +++++++++
 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+)

diff --git a/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt b/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt
index 0c38a8af95ce..beec86f0dd05 100644
--- a/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt
+++ b/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt
@@ -3410,6 +3410,15 @@
 			Note that if CONFIG_MODULE_SIG_FORCE is set, that
 			is always true, so this option does nothing.
 
+	module_sig_check_wait=
+			This parameter enables delayed activation of module
+			signature checks, deferring the process until userspace
+			triggers it. Once activated, this setting becomes
+			permanent and cannot be reversed. This feature proves
+			valuable for incorporating unsigned modules within
+			initrd, especially after bootloader verification.
+			By employing this option, boot times can be quicker.
+
 	module_blacklist=  [KNL] Do not load a comma-separated list of
 			modules.  Useful for debugging problem modules.
 
-- 
2.34.1




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