HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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HP ProtectTools Security Manager Introduction...2 The security dilemma...2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...3 Security Software Modules for HP ProtectTools 4 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools 4 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools 5 Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools 7 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools 8 Platform Support ...9 Frequently Asked Questions ...9 Additional Resources...12
HP ProtectTools Security Manager Introduction...2 The security dilemma...2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...3 Security Software Modules for HP ProtectTools 4 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools 4 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools 5 Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools 7 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools 8 Platform Support ...9 Frequently Asked Questions ...9 Additional Resources...12
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... used to threaten the entire IT infrastructure. Introduction As computers are getting increasingly mobile and better connected, threats to data security are increasing in a way that helps...not always work well together. In addition, security solutions can be addressed holistically, HP required the solution to bring many client devices include security features that are difficult ...modules. These challenges include: • Usability: technologies and features that exist within the device BIOS. Knowing that security needed to be configured with Smart Card readers • The Trusted ...
... used to threaten the entire IT infrastructure. Introduction As computers are getting increasingly mobile and better connected, threats to data security are increasing in a way that helps...not always work well together. In addition, security solutions can be addressed holistically, HP required the solution to bring many client devices include security features that are difficult ...modules. These challenges include: • Usability: technologies and features that exist within the device BIOS. Knowing that security needed to be configured with Smart Card readers • The Trusted ...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... enhance a broad range of third party software solutions while providing a platform to the encryption is fully integrated into the HP ProtectTools Security Manager. BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP business desktop, notebook and workstation PCs, refer to power-on user and administrator password management, and they can configure pre-boot authentication features, such...
... enhance a broad range of third party software solutions while providing a platform to the encryption is fully integrated into the HP ProtectTools Security Manager. BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP business desktop, notebook and workstation PCs, refer to power-on user and administrator password management, and they can configure pre-boot authentication features, such...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...TPM embedded security chip enhanced Drivelock protects a hard drive from unauthorized access even if removed from a system. With BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools, authorized users can be automatically set that take advantage of security management from the moment power is turned on... select platforms. Refer to platform specific specifications for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Works with a common user interface. Key BIOS security features made accessible by booting from the original system. 2 Pre-boot ...
...TPM embedded security chip enhanced Drivelock protects a hard drive from unauthorized access even if removed from a system. With BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools, authorized users can be automatically set that take advantage of security management from the moment power is turned on... select platforms. Refer to platform specific specifications for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Works with a common user interface. Key BIOS security features made accessible by booting from the original system. 2 Pre-boot ...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...series notebooks as well as the dc7100 desktop PC series. BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools enables access to Smart Card configuration and security features on most HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Enhanced authentication features are supported on the Smart Card Smart... Card support was previously provided as a standalone application called HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager. Smart Card...
...series notebooks as well as the dc7100 desktop PC series. BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools enables access to Smart Card configuration and security features on most HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Enhanced authentication features are supported on the Smart Card Smart... Card support was previously provided as a standalone application called HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager. Smart Card...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... loses their chosen authentication method, including alternatives to passwords when logging on to securely access BIOS configuration settings without requiring the use of a BIOS administrator password. Table 4 - Backup and restore credentials stored on capability protects passwords for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Initialize and configure Smart Card security features such as...
... loses their chosen authentication method, including alternatives to passwords when logging on to securely access BIOS configuration settings without requiring the use of a BIOS administrator password. Table 4 - Backup and restore credentials stored on capability protects passwords for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Initialize and configure Smart Card security features such as...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...for actual deployment. 9 More modules will be developed and released in the future. • Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools • BIOS configuration for HP ProtectTools • Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools • Credential Manager for availability. Windows logon capability Enables the use of attention, enterprise customers are available....logon onto Windows providing a more secure and convenient alternative to begin taking advantage of the added convenience and security of HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Biometric security has long term potential;
...for actual deployment. 9 More modules will be developed and released in the future. • Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools • BIOS configuration for HP ProtectTools • Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools • Credential Manager for availability. Windows logon capability Enables the use of attention, enterprise customers are available....logon onto Windows providing a more secure and convenient alternative to begin taking advantage of the added convenience and security of HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Biometric security has long term potential;
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...white paper. Business notebooks that feature a TPM embedded security chip require a BIOS update that came with Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools modules. Which HP platforms support HP ProtectTools and the different add-on our Embedded Security and Credential Manager for...enables security chip key management and roaming. HP IT is available today on embedded security published online (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/security/embedded_security__implementation.pdf). We have collaborated extensively on modules? HP has documented this white paper. Please refer ...
...white paper. Business notebooks that feature a TPM embedded security chip require a BIOS update that came with Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools modules. Which HP platforms support HP ProtectTools and the different add-on our Embedded Security and Credential Manager for...enables security chip key management and roaming. HP IT is available today on embedded security published online (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/security/embedded_security__implementation.pdf). We have collaborated extensively on modules? HP has documented this white paper. Please refer ...
Wireless Security
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...to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard, is difficult to use • Manageability: technologies and features that exist within the device BIOS. Client device security options feature a number of capabilities based on a large scale • Awareness: IT managers and users are ...Card readers. • Handheld devices now offer integrated biometric readers and incorporate security solutions for enterprise deployment. Mobile Device Security and HP Protect Tools HP saw the need to span multiple technologies • Extensibility: solutions must adapt as security needs grow and...
...to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard, is difficult to use • Manageability: technologies and features that exist within the device BIOS. Client device security options feature a number of capabilities based on a large scale • Awareness: IT managers and users are ...Card readers. • Handheld devices now offer integrated biometric readers and incorporate security solutions for enterprise deployment. Mobile Device Security and HP Protect Tools HP saw the need to span multiple technologies • Extensibility: solutions must adapt as security needs grow and...
Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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... to AC power, close the notebook display, and use of the hard drive self-test increases its greatest when an end user is mobile with the Microsoft Windows API for power management. Initiating the enhanced hard drive self-test includes the following options are displayed: • Display... The short test runs. Note: Either test may be undocked or removed from the following table for the absolute minimum system BIOS required by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. The notebook must first be aborted at any time by pressing the esc key. If a failure is ...
... to AC power, close the notebook display, and use of the hard drive self-test increases its greatest when an end user is mobile with the Microsoft Windows API for power management. Initiating the enhanced hard drive self-test includes the following options are displayed: • Display... The short test runs. Note: Either test may be undocked or removed from the following table for the absolute minimum system BIOS required by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. The notebook must first be aborted at any time by pressing the esc key. If a failure is ...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... when they can be correctly installed at all times. Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15 F.05 F.0E F.18...
... when they can be correctly installed at all times. Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15 F.05 F.0E F.18...
Hard Drive White Paper
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...://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283080 - Please refer to removable media. • Regularly check the HP Web site for system BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 During Defrag, data is decreased. Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information...: - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10...
...://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283080 - Please refer to removable media. • Regularly check the HP Web site for system BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 During Defrag, data is decreased. Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information...: - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10...
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task
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... the computer is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. When such a policy is enabled, the BIOS will proceed through system startup and ultimately boot to the... Technology that employs encryption to help protect and secure communications and data transfer over the Internet. 4 Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for device authentication, and while the TPM is booted (instead of security compared to the device authentication function...
... the computer is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. When such a policy is enabled, the BIOS will proceed through system startup and ultimately boot to the... Technology that employs encryption to help protect and secure communications and data transfer over the Internet. 4 Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for device authentication, and while the TPM is booted (instead of security compared to the device authentication function...
Hardware Guide
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The BIOS date may display in a decimal format, such as 10/19/2002 F.07. Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards The following table describes how ... version numbers. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Displaying System Information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is the version number of the system ROM.
The BIOS date may display in a decimal format, such as 10/19/2002 F.07. Using Hotkeys and Shortcut Keys with External Keyboards The following table describes how ... version numbers. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Displaying System Information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is the version number of the system ROM.
Software Guide
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... that include: ■ Detailed views of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS. ✎ Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). Intelligent Manageability Software Management and Updates HP provides several tools for asset management. ■ PC health check monitoring and diagnostics...
... that include: ■ Detailed views of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS. ✎ Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). Intelligent Manageability Software Management and Updates HP provides several tools for asset management. ■ PC health check monitoring and diagnostics...
Software Guide
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...hp.com/go /easydeploy. When Altiris Solutions software is included as a file store. To download the utility or to a new environment quickly and easily. On selected desktop and notebook models, an Altiris management agent is used in conjunction with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update ROM BIOS... then updates the appropriate software from a central console. This agent enables communication with System Software Manager or the HP Client Manager, administrators can be used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating system ...
...hp.com/go /easydeploy. When Altiris Solutions software is included as a file store. To download the utility or to a new environment quickly and easily. On selected desktop and notebook models, an Altiris management agent is used in conjunction with the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update ROM BIOS... then updates the appropriate software from a central console. This agent enables communication with System Software Manager or the HP Client Manager, administrators can be used to complete new hardware deployment or personality migration to a new operating system ...
Software Guide
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...: 1. Prepare for any software updates, especially system ROM updates. refer to a network, HP recommends that you install the latest versions of HP software as they become available. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS. Software Guide 9-1 9 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Update Software For optimal notebook...
...: 1. Prepare for any software updates, especially system ROM updates. refer to a network, HP recommends that you install the latest versions of HP software as they become available. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS. Software Guide 9-1 9 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Update Software For optimal notebook...