User's Manual

1 Introduction to security
HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that help protect against
unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Enhanced security functionality is
provided by the following software modules:
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Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
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Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
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Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools
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BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
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Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools
The software modules available for your computer may vary depending on your model. For example,
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is available only for computers on which the Trusted Platform
Module (TPM) embedded security chip is installed.
HP ProtectTools software modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available for download from the
HP Web site. Visit
http://www.hp.com for more information.
NOTE: The instructions in this guide are written with the assumption that you have already installed
the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules.
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