HP CQ56-134CA, CQ56-110US, CQ56-100XX manual Security, Protecting the computer, Using passwords

10 Security

●Protecting the computer

●Using passwords

Protecting the computer

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use.

The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in Setup Utility.

To protect against	Use this security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer	Power-on authentication using passwords.
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (f10)	Administrator password in Setup Utility*
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive	DriveLock password in Setup Utility*
Unauthorized reset of Setup Utility (f10) passwords	Stringent security feature in Setup Utility*
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or	Boot options feature in Setup Utility*
internal network adapter
Unauthorized access to data	●	Firewall software
	●	Operating system updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility settings and other system	Administrator password in Setup Utility*
identification information
Unauthorized removal of the computer	Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

*Setup Utility is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Setup Utility, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in the operating system or in Setup Utility that is preinstalled on the computer.

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