52 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Asset Tracking and Security
Asset tracking features incorporated into the workstation provide key asset tracking data that can be
managed using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager Software or other system
management applications. Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these
products enables you to choose the management tool that is best suited to the environment and to
leverage the investment in existing tools.
HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information.
ProtectTools Embedded Security, if installed, prevents unauthorized access to data and checks system
integrity and authenticates third-party users attempting system access. Security features such as
ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor and the Smart Cover Lock, available on select models, help to
prevent unauthorized access to the internal components of the workstation. By disabling parallel, serial,
or USB ports, or by disabling removable media boot capability, you can protect valuable data assets.
Memory Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts can be automatically forwarded to system management
applications to deliver proactive notification of tampering with a workstation’s internal components.
NOTE ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor, and the Smart Cover Lock are available as options on
select systems.
Use the following utilities to manage security settings on the HP workstation:
Locally, using the Computer Setup Utilities.
Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager. This software enables
the secure, consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command-line utility.
The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the workstation locally through
the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities.
Table 3-3 Security Features Overview
Feature Purpose How it is Established
Removable Media Boot Control Prevents booting from the removable media
drives.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
Serial, Parallel, USB, or Infrared
Interface Control
Prevents transfer of data through the
integrated serial, parallel, USB, or infrared
interface.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
Power-On Password Prevents use of the workstation until the
password is entered. This can apply to both
initial system startup and restarts.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
Setup Password Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation
(use of the Setup Utilities) until the password
is entered.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
Network Server Mode Provides unique security features for
workstations being used as servers.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
DriveLock Prevents unauthorized access to the data on
specific hard drives.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
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