HP 8000 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC - HP Protecttools Features

HP ProtectTools features
The following table details the key features of HP ProtectTools modules:
Module Key features
HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative
Console
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The Security Manager setup wizard is used by administrators to
set up and configure levels of security and security logon methods.
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Configure options hidden from basic users.
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Activate Drive Encryption and configure user access.
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Configure Device Access Manager configurations and user
access.
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Administrator tools are used to add and remove HP ProtectTools
users and view user status.
HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for general users)
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Organize, set up and change user names and passwords.
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Configure and change user credentials such as Windows
password and Smart Card.
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Configure and change File Sanitizer Shred, Bleaching, and
Settings.
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View settings for Encryption Status and Device Access Manager.
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Use Privacy Manager to increase security of e-mails, documents,
and instant messaging.
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Activate LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools
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Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options.
Password Manager for HP ProtectTools
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Acts as a personal password vault, streamlining the logon process
with the Single Sign On feature, which automatically remembers
and applies user credentials.
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Create and Organize single sign on user names and passwords.
Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools
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Provides complete, full-volume hard drive encryption.
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Forces pre-boot authentication in order to decrypt and access the
data on the hard drive.
Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools
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Used to obtain Certificates of Authority, which verify the source,
integrity, and security of communication when using Microsoft e-
mail, Microsoft Office documents, and Instant Messenger.
File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools
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Allows you to securely shred digital assets (securely delete
sensitive information including application files, historical or Web-
related content, or other confidential data) on your computer and
periodically bleach the hard drive (write over data that has been
previously deleted but is still present on the hard drive in order to
make recovery of the data more difficult).
Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools
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Provides a management software interface for Java Card.
HP ProtectTools Java Card is a personal security device that
protects authentication data requiring both the card and a PIN
number to grant access. The Java Card can be used to access
Password Manager, Drive Encryption, or any number of third party
access points.
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Change PIN number.
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