Glossary - HP 8000 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC User Manual

Glossary

activation. The task that must be completed before any of the Drive Encryption features are accessible. Drive
Encryption is activated using the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console setup wizard. Only
an administrator can activate Drive Encryption. The activation process consists of activating the software,
encrypting the drive, creating a user account, and creating the initial backup encryption key on a removable storage
device.
administrator. See Windows administrator.
asset. A data component consisting of personal information or files, historical and Web-related data, and so on,
which is located on the hard drive.
authentication. Process of verifying whether a user is authorized to perform a task such as accessing a
computer, modifying settings for a particular program, or viewing secured data.
automatic shredding. Scheduled shredding that the user sets in File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools.
Automatic Technology Manager (ATM). Allows network administrators to manage systems remotely at the
BIOS level.
BIOS security mode. Setting in Java Card Security that, when enabled, requires the use of a Java Card and a
valid PIN for user authentication.
bleaching. see free space bleaching.
certification authority. Service that issues the certificates required to run a public key infrastructure.
Chat History Viewer. A Privacy Manager Chat component that allows you to search for and view encrypted chat
history sessions.
chat history. An encrypted file that contains a record of both sides of a conversation in a chat session.
credentials. Method by which a user proves eligibility for a particular task in the authentication process.
cryptographic service provider (CSP). Provider or library of cryptographic algorithms that can be used in a
well-defined interface to perform particular cryptographic functions.
cryptography. Practice of encrypting and decrypting data so that it can be decoded only by specific individuals.
decryption. Procedure used in cryptography to convert encrypted data into plain text.
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