Securing Your Computer - Dell Latitude D820 Technical Manual

Securing Your Computer

Security Cable Lock
Smart Cards
Passwords
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
NOTE: For information on how to secure your computer while traveling, see
Computer.
Security Cable Lock
NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock.
A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the lock, attach it to the
security cable slot on your Dell™ computer. For more information, see the instructions included with
the device.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot
on your computer.
Smart Cards
NOTE: The smart card feature may not be available on your computer.
About Smart Cards
Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface
of the smart card usually contains an embedded processor under the gold contact pad. The
combination of the small size and integrated circuits make smart cards valuable tools for security, data
storage, and special programs. Using smart cards can improve system security by combining
something a user has (the smart card) with something only the user should know (a PIN) to provide
more secure user-authentication than passwords alone.
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