Introduction... 2 The security dilemma... 2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ... 3 Security Software Modules for HP ProtectTools ... 4 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools ... 4 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools... 5 Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools... 7 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ...
HP saw the need for a better security solution very early, and started devoting resources to solving this problem. Knowing that security needed to be addressed holistically, HP required the solution to bring...
ProtectTools Security Manager – this single client console application unifies security capabilities of HP client PCs under a common architecture and single user interface. Today, a range of features is being delivered that build on underlying hardware security building blocks such as TPM embedded security chips designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard and Smart Card technology.
TPM embedded security chip option. Support for the TPM embedded security chip was previously provided as part of a standalone application called HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager. Beginning in early 2004, all subsequent support for the TPM embedded security chip will be delivered through the Embedded...
Enhanced Microsoft EFS and Personal Secure Drive (PSD) features encrypt user data For more information on trusted computing solutions from HP, including more information on the TPM embedded security chip solution for HP business desktop, notebook and workstation PCs, refer to www.hp.com/go/security...
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Smart Cards and TPM embedded security chips Enabling access to BIOS security configuration from within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager creates an integrated security solution and enables authorized users to control every aspect of security management from a single application with a common user interface. The following table describes...
Figure 4 - Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools provides Smart Card management features such as: • Initialize and configure an HP ProtectTools Smart Card, which enables a Smart Card to be used for user authentication •...
BIOS configuration settings. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools is the glue that brings the different security technologies together to create a behavior. Credential Manager gives users the ability to specify how the different available security technologies work together to provide protection against unauthorized access to the client.
Q. What authentication technologies are supported by HP ProtectTools A. HP ProtectTools security manager is a security platform that has been designed to easily grow with the user's needs. It supports the following authentication technologies currently, but can easily support additional technologies as they become available.
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(refer to Softpaq 27958). Q.What are HP’s internal security policies? A. HP IT is in the process of rolling out a new USB Security Token to be used for strong multifactor authentication when accessing the corporate network over VPN. Credential Manager for HP...
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A. No, however a user’s credential can be copied in order to be used on another PC. Q. Is Credential Manager supported on non-HP computers? A. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools requires HP ProtectTools to be present on the system. If the client device is running HP ProtectTools, it will support Credential Manager.
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