HP ProtectTools Security Manager

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HP ProtectTools Security Manager can be configured to prevent unauthorized access using Smart Cards, TPM Embedded security chips, USB tokens and other security technologies. HP ProtectTools Security Manager is completely customizable, which gives business customers the flexibility to choose the level of security that best meets their needs.

HP ProtectTools Security Manager brings key security technology areas together into a holistic approach to security that makes it easy for you to choose the level of security that is right for your business. Choose from a growing collection of software modules to offer better protection against unauthorized access to PCs while making accessing PCs and network resources simple.

• Embedded security for HP ProtectTools uses a TPM-embedded security chip designed to work with a growing number of third-party software solutions to help protect sensitive data stored locally on a PC.

• BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools* provides an easy to use alternative to the pre-boot BIOS configuration utility (known as the F10 Setup) to help protect a system from the moment power is turned on. The embedded security chip enhanced Drivelock* helps protect a hard drive from unauthorized access, even after it is removed from the system.

• Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools allows you to enable optional Smart Card authentication before the operating system loads, providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized use of the PC. You can also configure separate Smart Cards for an administrator and a user, and easily backup and restore credentials stored and the Smart Card.

• Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools is a personal password vault that makes accessing protected information more secure and convenient. Users won't need to remember multiple passwords for their collection of password protected websites, applications, and network resources, and a single sign-on capability adds additional protection, requiring users to use combinations of different security technologies, such as Smart Card and biometric when authenticating on the PC.