Introduction; Hp Protecttools Security Software Overview - HP ProBook 4325s - Notebook PC Frequently Asked Questions Manual

Introduction

Data security can have a direct impact on the health of your business, and most businesses rank
security among their top concerns. Threats to data security are increasing in magnitude as well as
complexity as computers become more mobile and better connected.
HP has a rich heritage in enterprise security and started devoting resources to solving the mobile
security problem as soon as the trend emerged. Taking a holistic approach to security, HP designed
HP ProtectTools security software to provide protection for PC s, and to ensure that PC s do not
become points of vulnerability that threaten the entire IT infrastructure. HP ProtectTools security
software not only helps protect PC s and prevent them from becoming points of vulnerability, it is also
extensible, easy to use, and centrally manageable.

HP ProtectTools security software overview

Security concerns are inherent with the trend towards mobility, but we cannot let security concerns
slow mobility adoption. That is why HP decided to invest heavily in building a strong security
portfolio. O ur goal is to offer our customers the most comprehensive standard security features out of
the box of any client PC manufacturer.
HP ProtectTools for Microsoft® W indows® includes a complete suite of features that work together to
protect access to your notebook or desktop computer, protect the data on it, and protect the network
you connect to. HP ProtectTools security software provides security features that help protect against
unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Enhanced security functionality is
provided by several HP ProtectTools software modules.
Table 1 shows the three pillars of security and HP ProtectTools solutions for each.
Table 1. Three pillars of security and HP ProtectTools integrated solutions for total information protection
Access protection
(strong authentication)
Integrated fingerprint sensor,
facial recognition, and smartcard
reader
Enhanced pre-boot security
(multiple users, multiple factors)
HP SpareKey can recover users
from lost credentials after initial
user setup
HP ProtectTools can be accessed from a single, easy-to-use software interface. It is easily accessible
from the W indows® task bar, start menu, or desktop gadget. Each plug-in module provides a high
level overview of its purpose. The desktop gadget also indicates the overall security status of your
computer using an easy to understand color code. Detailed help files provide additional information.
HP ProtectTools Security Manager is at the heart of the security strategy for business notebooks,
desktops and workstations. This single client console application unifies the security capabilities of HP
Data protection
(data at rest)
Drive Encryption (full volume
encryption standard with every
business notebook)
Device Access Manager prevents
unauthorized copying of files to
removable drives
File Sanitizer allows you to
securely delete files from hard
drive so they cannot be recovered
in accordance with the DOD
5220.22-M Supplement
Communications protection
(data in motion)
Credential Manager single
sign-on feature keeps passwords
in a vault and automatically enters
them when required
Privacy Manager allows more
secure communication via instant
messaging (IM) and email
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