PKI
The Public Key Infrastructure standard that defines the interfaces for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys.
A security feature that requires some form of authentication, such as a smart card, security chip, or password, when the computer is turned on.
reboot
The process of restarting the computer.
restore
A process that copies program information from a previously saved backup file into this program.
revocation password
A password that is created when a user requests a digital certificate. The password is required when the user wants to revoke his or her digital certificate. This ensures that only the user may revoke the certificate.
SATA device mode
A data transfer mode between a computer and mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives.
scene
An image of an enrolled user to be used for authentication.
security logon method
The method used to log on to the computer.
Single Sign On
A feature that stores authentication information and allows you to use Security Manager to access Internet and Windows applications that require password authentication.
smart card
A 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.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip
The generic term for the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip. A TPM authenticates a computer, rather than a user, by storing information specific to the host system, such as encryption keys, digital certificates, and passwords. A TPM minimizes the risk that information on the computer will be compromised by physical theft or an attack by an external hacker.
TXT
Trusted Execution Technology.
user
Anyone enrolled in Drive Encryption.
Windows administrator
A user with full rights to modify permissions and manage other users.
Windows Logon Security
Protects your Windows account(s) by requiring the use of specific credentials for access.
Windows user account
The profile for an individual authorized to log on to a network or to an individual computer.
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