Using Firewalls; Protecting Data Against Viruses - Lenovo ThinkPad E450 User Manual

If a Disk Encryption hard disk drive, a Disk Encryption hybrid drive, or an Encryption solid-state drive or is
supported and installed in your computer, you can logically dispose of all the data on the drive in a short
time by erasing the cryptographic key. The data encrypted with the old key is not physically erased but
remains on the drive; however, it cannot be decrypted without the old key. This feature is also available with
the Drive Erase Utility for Resetting the Cryptographic Key and Erasing the Solid State Drive tool.

Using firewalls

If your system is preinstalled with a firewall program, it protects against computer 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 help information system that
comes with the program.

Protecting data against viruses

Your computer 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.
Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30-day subscription. After
30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
For more information about how to use your antivirus software, refer to the help information system of
your antivirus software.
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