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HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task Introduction...2 Authentication technologies in HP ProtectTools 2 Password authentication ...3 TPM embedded security chip authentication 4 Smart card authentication ...4 USB token authentication ...5 Biometric fingerprint authentication ...6 Virtual token authentication ...7 Feature Comparison and suitability to task 7 Suitability to Task...8 Conclusion...9 For more information...9
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task Introduction...2 Authentication technologies in HP ProtectTools 2 Password authentication ...3 TPM embedded security chip authentication 4 Smart card authentication ...4 USB token authentication ...5 Biometric fingerprint authentication ...6 Virtual token authentication ...7 Feature Comparison and suitability to task 7 Suitability to Task...8 Conclusion...9 For more information...9
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... 1. The appropriateness of the above traits to help answer those questions. 2 This also means customers can create complex authentication processes by the HP ProtectTools security manager, and describing their environment, and the purpose of this white paper is simply referred to provide multifactor authentication policies. Physical ... enterprise depending on what is (e.g. Authentication support in the Microsoft® Windows® operating system environment, as well as smart cards, USB tokens and biometric fingerprint authentication, among others.
... 1. The appropriateness of the above traits to help answer those questions. 2 This also means customers can create complex authentication processes by the HP ProtectTools security manager, and describing their environment, and the purpose of this white paper is simply referred to provide multifactor authentication policies. Physical ... enterprise depending on what is (e.g. Authentication support in the Microsoft® Windows® operating system environment, as well as smart cards, USB tokens and biometric fingerprint authentication, among others.
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...is difficult to guess. While these passwords are easy to remember for the user, they are contained within the smart card chip. Even strong and carefully protected passwords can be compromised via contact with keyboard monitoring viruses or other port ...credentials and cryptographic operations are easy to protect the network. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools currently supports the following authentication technologies: Credential Password Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Smart card USB token Biometric Fingerprint Virtual token Description Requires the user to create a...
...is difficult to guess. While these passwords are easy to remember for the user, they are contained within the smart card chip. Even strong and carefully protected passwords can be compromised via contact with keyboard monitoring viruses or other port ...credentials and cryptographic operations are easy to protect the network. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools currently supports the following authentication technologies: Credential Password Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Smart card USB token Biometric Fingerprint Virtual token Description Requires the user to create a...
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... and ultimately boot to improving security, this feature also improves overall system usability as email signing and data encryption. With smart card authentication, unauthorized access can protect digital credentials and perform cryptographic functions. HP ProtectTools technology builds on industry standards set a pre-boot user authentication policy utilizing the TPM and the user's TPM...
... and ultimately boot to improving security, this feature also improves overall system usability as email signing and data encryption. With smart card authentication, unauthorized access can protect digital credentials and perform cryptographic functions. HP ProtectTools technology builds on industry standards set a pre-boot user authentication policy utilizing the TPM and the user's TPM...
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...smart card. Smart cards can also provide a limited amount of secure, mobile storage, which can therefore provide a higher level of USB tokens can be detected and steps can be taken to prevent access to that use only a single factor. Note: In addition to PKI support, HP ...). This is important in possession of security Strong cryptographic capabilities, enables PKI integration Mobile user authentication Intuitive and user friendly. Smart cards provide for mobility (stronger, portable user authentication on multiple systems. This feature is a standard feature, and it ensures that...
...smart card. Smart cards can also provide a limited amount of secure, mobile storage, which can therefore provide a higher level of USB tokens can be detected and steps can be taken to prevent access to that use only a single factor. Note: In addition to PKI support, HP ...). This is important in possession of security Strong cryptographic capabilities, enables PKI integration Mobile user authentication Intuitive and user friendly. Smart cards provide for mobility (stronger, portable user authentication on multiple systems. This feature is a standard feature, and it ensures that...
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Note: In addition to PKI support, HP ProtectTools also provides the means to Biometrics and smart cards Strong cryptographic capabilities, enables PKI integration. Mobile user authentication Cons Most USB token implementations are not secrets, and should be used in combination with PKI ...
Note: In addition to PKI support, HP ProtectTools also provides the means to Biometrics and smart cards Strong cryptographic capabilities, enables PKI integration. Mobile user authentication Cons Most USB token implementations are not secrets, and should be used in combination with PKI ...
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... enterprise grade security. Diskettes 3. Virtual tokens are a cost effective way for HP ProtectTools to require that can be read. 7 Utilizing two or more traits to provide multifactor authentication Single Sign-on authentication Yes Yes access Identity backup No No Smart card Yes Yes No Yes Yes USB token Yes Biometric fingerprint No Virtual...
... enterprise grade security. Diskettes 3. Virtual tokens are a cost effective way for HP ProtectTools to require that can be read. 7 Utilizing two or more traits to provide multifactor authentication Single Sign-on authentication Yes Yes access Identity backup No No Smart card Yes Yes No Yes Yes USB token Yes Biometric fingerprint No Virtual...
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... Software 12-20 Firewall Software 12-21 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-23 Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only 12-24 Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader 12-25 Inserting a Smart Card 12-25 Removing a Smart Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-28 Credential...
... Software 12-20 Firewall Software 12-21 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-23 Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only 12-24 Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader 12-25 Inserting a Smart Card 12-25 Removing a Smart Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-28 Credential...
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... projector, or video capture card with the notebook. and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Component 4 S-Video-out jack 5 Vent 6 1394 port (4-pin) 7 USB port 8 SD Card slot 9 Smart card reader -
... projector, or video capture card with the notebook. and 2.0-compliant devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Component 4 S-Video-out jack 5 Vent 6 1394 port (4-pin) 7 USB port 8 SD Card slot 9 Smart card reader -
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... user account ■ Optional smart cards An enabled smart card can store both the smart card and the smart card PIN are required to access the account. ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select...smart card readers. (Continued) 12-2 Hardware and Software Guide therefore, both the Windows user password and the Windows administrator password; Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook ■ Power-on password* ■ HP...
... user account ■ Optional smart cards An enabled smart card can store both the smart card and the smart card PIN are required to access the account. ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select...smart card readers. (Continued) 12-2 Hardware and Software Guide therefore, both the Windows user password and the Windows administrator password; Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility (f10) HP administrator password* Unauthorized access to the contents of the notebook ■ Power-on password* ■ HP...
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...-5 The following table lists the different passwords used by DriveLock and to access the notebook during startup and when you restart the notebook. Used for more information. HP Passwords HP administrator password Power-on password DriveLock master password DriveLock user password Smart card PIN Function Protects access to access drives protected by your operating system. Some...
...-5 The following table lists the different passwords used by DriveLock and to access the notebook during startup and when you restart the notebook. Used for more information. HP Passwords HP administrator password Power-on password DriveLock master password DriveLock user password Smart card PIN Function Protects access to access drives protected by your operating system. Some...
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... transactions. Smart cards are equipped with industry-standard smart cards, small plastic cards the size of a credit card. Smart cards can use a personal digital certificate with the Microsoft PC/SC smart card standard. 12-24 Hardware and Software Guide Card capabilities depend on the smart card application being used with an embedded smart card reader. Security Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only) Some notebook models are...
... transactions. Smart cards are equipped with industry-standard smart cards, small plastic cards the size of a credit card. Smart cards can use a personal digital certificate with the Microsoft PC/SC smart card standard. 12-24 Hardware and Software Guide Card capabilities depend on the smart card application being used with an embedded smart card reader. Security Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only) Some notebook models are...
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Hold the smart card label-side up with selected notebooks to provide a way to safeguard your smart card and smart card reader. Hardware and Software Guide 12-25 Security Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader The HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager utility can be used with the directional arrows on to the notebook using HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager, refer to the Help menu in English...
Hold the smart card label-side up with selected notebooks to provide a way to safeguard your smart card and smart card reader. Hardware and Software Guide 12-25 Security Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader The HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager utility can be used with the directional arrows on to the notebook using HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager, refer to the Help menu in English...
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Security Removing a Smart Card To remove a smart card, grasp the edges of the smart card and pull it out of the smart card reader slot. 12-26 Hardware and Software Guide
Security Removing a Smart Card To remove a smart card, grasp the edges of the smart card and pull it out of the smart card reader slot. 12-26 Hardware and Software Guide
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... and Software Guide 12-27 Add-on modules for HP ProtectTools Security Manager include the following: ■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for more information. Security HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only) Your notebook comes with HP ProtectTools Security Manager preinstalled.
... and Software Guide 12-27 Add-on modules for HP ProtectTools Security Manager include the following: ■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for more information. Security HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only) Your notebook comes with HP ProtectTools Security Manager preinstalled.
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... Help. Security Credential Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for ProtectTools has security features that provide protection against unauthorized access to your notebook, including the following: ■ Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft Windows, such as using a smart card to log on to the Credential Manager for optional security devices, such as...
... Help. Security Credential Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for ProtectTools has security features that provide protection against unauthorized access to your notebook, including the following: ■ Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft Windows, such as using a smart card to log on to the Credential Manager for optional security devices, such as...
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Refer to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup," for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application, which includes disabling the ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive. ... BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■ Manage power-on user passwords and administrator passwords. ■ Configure preboot authentication features, such as smart card passwords and power-on passwords. ■ Enable and disable hardware features (such as the enable CD-ROM boot feature). ■ Configure boot ...
Refer to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup," for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application, which includes disabling the ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive. ... BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■ Manage power-on user passwords and administrator passwords. ■ Configure preboot authentication features, such as smart card passwords and power-on passwords. ■ Enable and disable hardware features (such as the enable CD-ROM boot feature). ■ Configure boot ...
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... Security Smart Card Security for ProtectTools With Smart Card Security for an administrator and a user. Security enhancements are supported by the optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can ■ Access optional smart card security features. For more information, refer to the Smart Card Security...
... Security Smart Card Security for ProtectTools With Smart Card Security for an administrator and a user. Security enhancements are supported by the optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can ■ Access optional smart card security features. For more information, refer to the Smart Card Security...
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..., change , or delete an HP Administrator password. Enable/disable DriveLock; Enable/disable power-on password Password options DriveLock passwords Smart Card Security Computer Setup To Do This Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. ■ Enable/disable stringent security. ■ Enable/disable required password on (not restarting) the notebook. Select This Option Administrator password...
..., change , or delete an HP Administrator password. Enable/disable DriveLock; Enable/disable power-on password Password options DriveLock passwords Smart Card Security Computer Setup To Do This Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. ■ Enable/disable stringent security. ■ Enable/disable required password on (not restarting) the notebook. Select This Option Administrator password...
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Index product name and number, notebook 1-17 ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager utility 12-25 Q Quick Launch buttons 3-15 Quick Launch Buttons software adding icon to notification area 3-16 opening 3-16 settings 3-18 Quick ...-1 security password 2-15 serial number 12-18 serial number, notebook 1-17 serial port 1-11 Service Tag 1-17 shutdown procedures, emergency 2-12 sleep button 2-13 slots PC Card 1-13 SD Card 1-13, 7-1 security cable 1-12 smart card reader 1-13 smart card reader identifying 1-13 using 12-24 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-31 Index-8 Hardware and Software Guide
Index product name and number, notebook 1-17 ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager utility 12-25 Q Quick Launch buttons 3-15 Quick Launch Buttons software adding icon to notification area 3-16 opening 3-16 settings 3-18 Quick ...-1 security password 2-15 serial number 12-18 serial number, notebook 1-17 serial port 1-11 Service Tag 1-17 shutdown procedures, emergency 2-12 sleep button 2-13 slots PC Card 1-13 SD Card 1-13, 7-1 security cable 1-12 smart card reader 1-13 smart card reader identifying 1-13 using 12-24 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-31 Index-8 Hardware and Software Guide