Module

Key features

 

 

Smart Card Security (part of Security Manager)

● Provides a management software interface for Smart Card.

 

HP ProtectTools Smart Card is a personal security device that

 

protects authentication data requiring both the card and a PIN

 

number to grant access. The Smart Card can be used to access

 

Password Manager, Drive Encryption, or any number of third

 

party access points.

 

● Change PIN number.

 

 

Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools

● Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip

 

(if equipped) to help protect against unauthorized access to

 

sensitive user data or credentials stored locally on a PC.

 

● Allows creation of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is

 

useful in protecting user file and folder information.

 

● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and

 

Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations.

 

 

Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools

● Allows IT managers or administrators to control access to

 

devices such as USB ports, optical drives, personal music

 

players, etc. based on user profiles.

 

● Prevents unauthorized users from removing data using external

 

storage media and from introducing viruses into the system from

 

external media.

 

● The administrator can disable access to writeable devices for

 

specific individuals or groups of users.

 

● Allows the administrator to schedule when access is provided to

 

hardware.

 

 

Computrace for HP ProtectTools

● Provides secure asset tracking.

 

● Can monitor user activity along with hardware and software

 

changes.

 

● Remains active even if the hard drive is reformatted or replaced.

 

● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscription

 

to activate.

 

 

HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples

Most of the HP ProtectTools security products have both a user authentication (usually a password) and an administrative backup to gain access if passwords are lost, not available, forgotten, or any time corporate security requires access.

NOTE: Some of the HP ProtectTools security products are designed to restrict access to data. Data should be encrypted when it is so important that the user would rather lose the information then have it compromised. It is recommended that all data be backed up in a secure location.

Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools

Credential Manager (part of Security Manager) is a repository for user names and passwords. It is most often used to save login names and passwords for Internet access or web mail. Credential Manager can automatically log the user into a web site or mail.

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