1 Introduction to security

HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data.

Application

Features

HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console (for administrators)

●Requires Microsoft Windows® administrator rights to access.

●Provides access to modules that are configured by an administrator and not available to users.

●Allows initial security setup and configures options or requirements for all users.

HP ProtectTools Security Manager User Console (for users) ● Allows users to configure options provided by an administrator.

● Allows administrators to provide users limited control of some HP ProtectTools modules.

The software modules available for your computer may vary depending on your model.

HP ProtectTools software modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available for download from the HP website. For more information, go to http://www.hp.com.

NOTE: The instructions in this guide are written with the assumption that you have already installed the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules.

HP ProtectTools features

The following table details the key features of HP ProtectTools modules.

Module

Key features

 

 

HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative

Administrators can perform the following functions:

Console

● Use the Security Manager Setup Wizard to set up and configure

 

 

levels of security and security logon methods.

 

● Configure options hidden from users.

 

● Activate Drive Encryption and configure user access.

 

● Configure Device Access Manager policies and user access.

 

● Use administrator tools to add and remove HP ProtectTools

 

users and view user status.

 

 

HP ProtectTools Security Manager User Console

General users can perform the following functions:

 

● View settings for Encryption Status and Device Access

 

Manager.

 

● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools.

 

● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options.

 

 

HP ProtectTools features

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