Protecting The Computer - HP Compaq NX9420 Security Manual

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Protecting the computer

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a
product from being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE: Your computer supports CompuTrace, which is an online-security-based tracking and recovery
service. If the computer is stolen, CompuTrace can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses
the Internet. You must purchase the software and subscribe to the service in order to use CompuTrace.
For information about ordering the CompuTrace software, see the HP Web site at
http://www.hpshopping.com.
Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data
from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need
to use.
The Windows® operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed
in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup
utility (referred to hereafter as Computer Setup).
To protect against
Unauthorized use of the computer
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive
Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or
internal network adapter
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account
Unauthorized access to data
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other
system identification information
Unauthorized removal of the computer
*Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing
Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.
Use this security feature
● Power-on authentication using passwords or smart cards
●
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Setup password in Computer Setup*
DriveLock password in Computer Setup*
Stringent security feature in Computer Setup*
Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
● Firewall software
●
Windows updates
●
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Setup password in Computer Setup*
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using
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