Using The Security Chip; Using Firewalls; Protecting Data Against Viruses - Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 20CG User Manual

Encryption solid-state drive
Some models contain the Encryption solid-state drive. This feature helps to protect your tablet against
security attacks on media, NAND flash, or device controllers by use of a hardware encryption chip. For the
efficient use of the encryption feature, set a hard disk password for the internal storage device.

Using the security chip

Strict security requirements are imposed on network client tablets that transfer confidential information
electronically. You can set the security chip in your tablet to enhance computing security. Some models
are equipped with one security chip called the firmware TPM (displayed as "Trusted Platform Module
2.0" in Device Manager). Some models are equipped with two security chips called the discrete TPM
(displayed as "Trusted Platform Module 1.2" in Device Manager) and the firmware TPM. For models with two
security chips, you can select which one you want to use in the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program by using
the instructions in this topic.
Note: Ensure that the supervisor password has been set in the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program; otherwise
anyone can change the settings for the security chip.
About the Security Chip menu
The Security Chip menu provides the following items for you to configure the embedded security chip. You
can find the Security Chip menu from the Security menu of the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program.
• Security Chip Selection: Select the security chip you want to use. This item is displayed only on some
tablet models.
• Security Chip: Enable or disable the security chip.
• Clear Security Chip: Clear the encryption key. This option is not displayed when the security chip is
inactive or disabled. To clear the security chip, ensure that you activate or enable the security chip first
so that this option can be displayed.
Setting the security chip
To set the security chip through the Security Chip menu, do the following:
1. Print these instructions.
2. Save all open files and exit all applications. Then, turn off your tablet.
3. Enter the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program. See "ThinkPad Tablet Setup" on page 83.
4. Tap Security.
5. Tap Security Chip.
6. Set the items.
7. Save configuration changes and exit.

Using firewalls

Your tablet is preinstalled with a firewall program as part of antivirus package. This program protects against
Internet security threats, unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy.
For more information about how to use the firewall program, refer to the online help that comes with the
program.

Protecting data against viruses

Your tablet is preinstalled with an antivirus program so you can detect and eliminate viruses. The antivirus
program is designed to help you detect and eliminate viruses.
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