If it’s not physically secure, it’s not secure. A BIOS password can help keep honest people honest and slow down the rest. Just remember that it’s not absolute, and it’s not a replacement for keeping your machine secure. You still need to ensure that any sensitive data on that machine is also kept appropriately secure.

Can BIOS password be hacked?

As far as I know, BIOS passwords are not secure in some cases (or most cases) because on some devices (or most devices?) they can be reset if you have physical access, by removing an internal battery, or tampering with the hardware in other ways (jumpers, replacing the firmware, etc.).

What is the point of a BIOS password?

Password Protection

Setting a BIOS password effectively password-protects your whole computer system. BIOS passwords prevent your computer from undergoing its startup procedure until the password is entered, as your computer needs to access its BIOS before it can run any programs.