Migration A task that allows the management, restoration, and transfer of keys and certificates.
Network account Windows user or administrator account, either on a local computer, in a workgroup, or on a domain.
NTFS partition NT File System, a method of indexing storage media. This method is standard with Windows Vista and Windows XP.
Personal secure drive (PSD) Provides a protected storage area for sensitive information.
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Standard that defines the interfaces for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys.
Reboot Process of restarting the computer.
Single Sign On Feature that stores authentication information and allows you to use the Credential Manager to access Internet and Windows applications that require password authentication.
Smart card Small piece of hardware, similar in size and shape to a credit card, which stores identifying information about the owner. Used to authenticate the owner to a computer.
Stringent security Security feature in BIOS Configuration that provides enhanced protection for the
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip (select models only) Integrated security chip that can protect highly sensitive user information from malicious attackers. It is the
USB token Security device that stores identifying information about a user. Like a Java Card or biometric reader, it is used to authenticate the owner to a computer.
Virtual token Security feature that works very much like a Java Card and card reader. The token is saved either on the computer hard drive or in the Windows registry. When you log on with a virtual token, you are asked for a user PIN to complete the authentication.
Windows user account Profile for an individual authorized to log on to a network or to an individual computer.
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