11 Security; Security Features - HP 397381-001 User Manual

11 Security

Security features

Standard security features provided by the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and the non-
Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and information from a variety of risks.
Follow the procedures in this chapter for using
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Passwords
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Antivirus software
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Firewall software
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Critical security updates
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Optional security cable
NOTE
software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
To protect against
Unauthorized use of the computer
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive
Unauthorized startup from an optical or diskette drive
Computer viruses
Unauthorized access to information
Unauthorized access to the Setup Utility, BIOS settings,
and other system identification information
Ongoing or future threats to the computer
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account
Unauthorized removal of the computer
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Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not be able to deter
Use this security feature
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QuickLock
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Power-on password
DriveLock password
Device security
Norton Internet Security software
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Firewall software
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Windows updates
Administrator password
Critical security updates from Microsoft
User password
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
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