HP Compaq dc7900 USDT User Manual page 13

Module
BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
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Key features
● BIOS Configuration provides access to power-on user and
administrator password management.
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BIOS Configuration provides an alternative to the pre-boot BIOS
configuration utility known as Computer Setup.
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BIOS Configuration enablement of automatic DriveLock support,
which is enhanced with the embedded security chip, helps protect
a hard drive from unauthorized access, even if it is removed from
a system, without requiring the user to remember any additional
passwords beyond the embedded security chip user password.
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Embedded Security uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
embedded security chip to help protect against unauthorized
access to sensitive user data or credentials stored locally on a PC.
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Embedded Security allows creation of a personal secure drive
(PSD), which is useful in protecting user file and folder information.
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Embedded Security supports third-party applications (such as
Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital
certificate operations.
● Device Access Manager allows IT managers to control access to
devices such as USB ports, optical drives, etc. based on user
profiles.
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Device Access Manager prevents unauthorized users from
removing data using external storage media and from introducing
viruses into the system from external media.
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The administrator can disable access to writeable devices for
specific individuals or groups of users.
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