8 Security

Protecting the tablet

Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the HP BIOS Settings utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE: Before you send your tablet for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings.

NOTE: Some features listed in this chapter may not be available on your tablet.

NOTE: Your tablet supports Absolute Data Protect. If your tablet is lost or stolen, it can be located and locked, and personal data can be deleted from a remote location. The tablet must be connected to the Internet.

Tablet risk

Security feature

 

 

Unauthorized use of the tablet

HP Client Security, in combination with a password or other

 

authentication credential

 

 

Unauthorized access to HP BIOS Settings and other system

BIOS administrator password in HP BIOS Settings

identification information

 

 

 

Unauthorized startup from an optional external flash drive

Boot options feature in HP BIOS Settings

 

 

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account

Windows user password

 

 

Unauthorized access to data

● HP Drive Encryption software

 

● Windows Defender

 

 

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your tablet information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in HP BIOS Settings that is preinstalled on the tablet.

●Setup passwords are set in HP BIOS Settings and are managed by the system BIOS.

●Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

●When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.

●Do not use the same password for multiple applications or websites, and do not reuse your Windows password for any other application or website.

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