HP ProBook 4325s - Notebook PC Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 10

Manager for HP ProtectTools solves that problem. In doing so, it enables a new usage model for
personal computing devices.
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools has two configuration options: Simple C onfiguration
(Figure 6 ) and Advanced C onfiguration.
Figure 6. Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Administrative Console
Sim p le Co n f ig u r a tio n
The Simple Configuration option is a collection of common options that can be configured with a
single selection. These options include:
• Limit access to all Removable Media
• Limit access to all DVD/ C D-RO M Drives
• Limit access to all Bluetooth devices
• Limit access to all 1 3 9 4 devices
Dev ice Cla ss Co n f ig u r a tio n
The Device C lass C onfiguration option is where the true power of Device Access Ma nager lies. Using
Device C lass C onfiguration, policies can easily be created to implement complex security
requirements as well as complex business processes.
Using Device C lass C onfiguration, IT Managers can create device and peripheral usage profiles
based on the individual user, user type, individual device or device class. Device Access Manager for
HP ProtectTools allows all devices for all users by default. This ensures a normal experience for users
who don't require device control. If Device C ontrol is needed however, Device Access Manager
creates a black list of devices for individual users, or a class of users. Through Device C lass
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