Embedded Security For Hp Protecttools - HP Compaq 2210b User Manual

3 Embedded Security for HP
ProtectTools
NOTE:
installed in your computer to use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools.
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to user data or
credentials. This software module provides the following security features:
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Enhanced Microsoft® Encryption File System (EFS) file and folder encryption
● Creation of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data
● Data management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy
● Support for third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected
digital certificate operations when using the Embedded Security software
The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager
security features. For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use the embedded chip
as an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows. On select models, the TPM embedded
security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for
HP ProtectTools.
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The integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip must be
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