HP ProBook 4325s - Notebook PC Frequently Asked Questions Manual
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Introduction . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ............................................................................................... .... .... .... ... 2
HP ProtectTools security software overview ................................................................................ .... .... .... . 2
HP security setup wizard. .. .. . .. . .................. ............................................................................. .... .... .... ... 4
User management . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . ................................................................................................. .... .... .... 5
Backup and restore .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . ................................................................................................. .... .... .... 5
Security software components for HP ProtectTools ...................................................................... .... .... .... .. 6
C redential Manager for HP ProtectTools ................................................................................. ..... .... ... 7
C entral management for HP ProtectTools ................................................................................ .... .... .... . 8
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools ........................................................................... .... .... .... . 9
Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools ....... .............................................................................. .... .... .... 1 1
HP Enhanced Pre-Boot Security .............. ............................................................................. .... .... .... . 1 2
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools ............................................................................... .... ..... .... . 1 4
Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools .................................................................................. .... .... .... .. 1 5
File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ............................................................................................ .... .... .. 1 6
Computrace® LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools ..................................................................................... 17
Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools ................................................................................................ 17
Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools ............................................................................................ 19
Platform Support ................................................................................................................................ 20
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................ 21
For more information .......................................................................................................................... 25
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
HP ProtectTools Security Software 2 0 10 Technical white paper Ta b le o f co n ten ts Introduction ............................2 HP ProtectTools security software overview ................ -
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Data security can have a direct impact on the health of your business, and most businesses rank security among their top concerns. Threats to data security are increasing in magnitude as well as complexity as computers become more mobile and better connected. HP has a rich heritage in enterprise security and started devoting resources to solving the mobile security problem as soon as the trend emerged. - Page 3 business notebooks, desktops and workstations under a common architecture and single user interface (Figure 1 ). Figure 1. HP ProtectTools Security Manager Console HP ProtectTools is also centrally manageable at the workgroup or enterprise level using either DigitalPersona Pro W orkgroup or DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise management solutions. Organizations have many security needs, which can create a management challenge.
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Page 4: Hp Security Setup Wizard
Figure 2. HP ProtectTools Administrative Console The HP ProtectTools Security Manager framework allows you to adapt HP ProtectTools functionality through add-on modules as your security needs change. This approach ensures that all new HP ProtectTools security modules introduced over time are highly integrated. Ultimately, you benefit from security features that are easier to use, manageable, and provide enhanced value by taking advantage of the multiple security hardware attributes of the personal computing device. -
Page 5: User Management
Login methods can also be selected either individually or in combination to achieve multifactor authentication. The HP ProtectTools Java C ard is a two factor a uthentication method, requiring both possession and a PIN to authenticate. Passwords, fingerprints, and face recognition are single factor authentication methods. -
Page 6: Security Software Components For Hp Protecttools
Figure 3. HP ProtectTools Security Manager Backup and Restore menu Using HP ProtectTools backup and restore, users have the flexibility to: • Perform a full HP ProtectTools backup, which backups data from all installed modules • Perform a selective backup which allows selected modules to be backed up •... -
Page 7: C Redential Manager For Hp Protecttools
• File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools • C omputrace® LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools Tracking and recovery requires a fee based subscription and setup. For details and country availability, please visit www. absolute. com/ products/ lojackforlaptops. • Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools G oing forward, as new needs are identified, HP expects to continue to expand its PC security offerings with additional modules for the HP ProtectTools Security Manager. -
Page 8: Central Management For Hp Protecttools
• Support for smart cards (including HP ProtectTools Java C ards), biometric fingerprint security, TPM embedded security chips, USB tokens, virtual tokens and passwords • Single sign-on capability manages and protects passwords for websites, applications and network resources Table 2 shows the features and benefits of C redential Manager for HP ProtectTools. Table 2. -
Page 9: Device Access Manager For Hp Protecttools
Figure 5. Key features of HP ProtectTools with DigitalPersona Pro DigitalPersona Pro protects applications and data by simplifying security controls for multiple applications. It provides for strong authentication to boost accountability and deter fraud. It simplifies auditing with comprehensive logging. By consolidating point management tools into one console, organizations are able to automate processes and reduce costs from passwords and provisioning. - Page 10 Manager for HP ProtectTools solves that problem. In doing so, it enables a new usage model for personal computing devices. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools has two configuration options: Simple C onfiguration (Figure 6 ) and Advanced C onfiguration. Figure 6.
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Page 11: Drive Encryption For Hp Protecttools
C onfiguration, Device Access Manager presents a device tree view derived from the W indows Device Manager. Individual devices or a n entire class of devices from the device tree can be selected. Access to the selected device can then be restricted by applying the policy to selected users or class of users. -
Page 12: Hp Enhanced Pre-Boot Security
Figure 7. Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for ProtectTools is based on McAfee endpoint protection technology. McAfee is a leading provider of powerful encryption and strong access control software that seamlessly integrates with existing standards-based enterprise systems. The hard drive on a new HP Business notebook is unencrypted. The encryption process can be activated by launching HP ProtectTools Security Manager and selecting Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools. - Page 13 or USB storage is disallowed. This means that software designed to bypass the operating system password protection cannot run if the computer is protected using Pre-Boot Security. Enhanced Pre-Boot Security makes it possible to setup multiple users as well as multifactor authentication policies using a password, fingerprint or HP ProtectTools Java C ard.
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Page 14: Embedded Security For Hp Protecttools
N either the answers to the three questions nor the encryption key are stored in memory. The only way to access the encrypted password is to answer the same three questions with exactly the same responses used during initial enrollment. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is an add-on module that allows users to configure the TPM embedded security chip (Figure 8 ). -
Page 15: Face Recognition For Hp Protecttools
Table 4 shows Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools features and benefits. Table 4. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools features and benefits Feature Benefit W orks with HP ProtectTools User interface is fully integrated into the HP ProtectTools Security Security Manager Manager. -
Page 16: File Sanitizer For Hp Protecttools
and passwords. At most sites that require a password, a window pops up over your browser and gives you the option to log in using Face Recognition. HP recommends that a minimum of two factors be used to create a more secure environment. HP ProtectTools has additional authentication options, such as fingerprint authentication, which can be combined with Face Recognition to provide exceptional security. -
Page 17: Computrace® Lojack Pro For Hp Protecttools
Figure 9. HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer setup menu File sanitization is more intensive process than simple file deletion. The amount of time it takes to delete a file or a group of files is in direct relation to their size. File Sanitizer is therefore not a replacement for simple file deletion;... - Page 18 electronic transactions and communications is increasingly required by regulations in finance, law and healthcare applications. Privacy Manager is an HP ProtectTools plug-in, and can be accessed directly from within Microsoft O ffice 2 0 0 7 and Microsoft Live Messenger. O n first use, a wizard will guide you through the process of obtaining a digital certificate.
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Page 19: Smart Card Security For Hp Protecttools
environments. W hile that takes care of the security exposure, it a lso prevents the benefits of a very useful communications tool. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools adds extensions to MSN Live M essenger to allow for secure communications. W ith Privacy Manager – C hat, a user can continue using MSN Live Messenger, but with additional security. -
Page 20: Platform Support
Feature Benefit Backup and restore credentials Provides a mechanism to recover from a situation where a user or stored on a user’s Java Card administrator loses the Java Card Platform Support HP ProtectTools Security Manager is supported across a range of HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. -
Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions
SF = Standard Feature / O F = O ptional Feature / N = N ot Available HP ProtectTools Support HP ProtectTools Security Manager Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools Computrace / Lojack for Laptops –... - Page 22 A. Currently the following components are available. • HP ProtectTools Security • Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools • File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools • Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools W e also currently ship Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools on select models, and LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools.
- Page 23 Q. If a TPM encrypted file is copied moved to a second system which does not have the key to decrypt the file, what would happen to the file. W ould it remain on the second as an unreadable file or would it be automatically deleted? W ould the user of the second system be able to delete the file even if he does not have the decryption keys? Is there a solution to automatically delete such files? A.
- Page 24 Q. If multiple PCs are used by the same user, can his or her identity be used on the different machines? A. N o, 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.
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Page 25: For More Information
To learn more about HP ProtectTools, contact your local HP sales representative or visit our website at www. hp. com/ products/ security. © Copyright 2010, 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.