How Does The Hp Encryption Smart Card Security System Work - HP OmniBook 7100 User Manual

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How does the HP Encryption Smart Card Security System work?

How does the HP Encryption Smart Card Security System work?
Data encryption
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The Encryption Smart Card Security System provides two security features:
• Data encryption on your OmniBook's hard drive (Windows 95 and Windows
NT).
• Smart card protected logon for Windows NT to prevent unauthorized access to
your OmniBook.
When you set up the Encryption Smart Card Security System on your OmniBook, as
part of the process you define a Secure folder on your OmniBook, and generate an
encryption key that is stored on your smart card. You will also define a PIN which
allows only someone with the PIN to use the smart card. When you place a file in
the Secure folder with the smart card inserted in the smart card reader, the file is
encrypted using a key stored on your smart card. The files in the Secure folder can
be accessed only when your smart card is present in the smart card reader and the
correct PIN has been provided. This means that for anyone to decrypt and read the
files placed in your Secure folder, that person must be in possession of your smart
card and also know your card's PIN.