Face

If a webcam is installed or connected to the computer, and if the Face Recognition program is installed, administrators can set the security level for Face Recognition to balance the ease of use and the difficulty of breaching the security of the computer.

1.Click Credentials, and then click Face.

2.For more convenience, click the slider to move it to the left, or for more accuracy, click the slider to move it to the right.

Convenience—To make it easier for enrolled users to gain access in marginal situations, click the slider bar to move it to the Convenience position.

Balance—To provide a good compromise between security and usability, or if you have sensitive information or your computer is located in an area where unauthorized logon attempts can occur, click the slider bar to move it to the Balance position.

Accuracy—To make it more difficult for a user to gain access if enrolled scenes or current lighting conditions are below normal and less likely that a false acceptance can occur, click the slider bar to move it to the Accuracy position.

3.To return the settings to the original values, click Restore Defaults.

4.Click Apply.

Smart card

Administrators must initialize the smart card before it can be used for authentication. Most CSP and PKCS11 standard smart cards are supported in Windows.

Initializing the smart card

HP ProtectTools Security Manager can support a number of different smart cards. The number and type of characters used as PIN numbers may vary. The manufacturer of the smart card should provide tools to install a security certificate and management PIN that HP ProtectTools will use in its security algorithm.

NOTE: Smart card middleware must be installed.

1.Obtain and install middleware for the smart card being used (such as ActivClient 6.x for an ActivIdentity smart card).

2.Insert the smart card into the reader.

3.Initialize (format) the smart card.

a.Launch the smart card initialization tool, or it may be displayed when you insert the smart card into the reader.

b.Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a PIN.

c.Note the unlock code for future reference.

4.Create a key pair and certificate.

a.Launch HP ProtectTools Administrative Console.

b.Click Credentials, click Smart Card, and then click the Administration tab.

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HP 610 G1 manual Face, Smart card, Initializing the smart card, Launch HP ProtectTools Administrative Console

610 G1 specifications

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Security is a top priority in business environments, and the HP ProBook 610 G1 does not fall short. It includes features such as a fingerprint reader for biometric authentication, TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for secure storage of encryption keys, and HP’s Sure Start technology, which protects the BIOS from attacks and ensures system integrity.

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