User's Manual

Security
Hardware and Software Guide 9–21
DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04
File: Chap9.fm
PN: HP-367186-001
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■ Settings configuration, including setting up enhanced
Microsoft EFS and Personal Secure Drive for protecting user
data.
■ Management functions, such as backing up and restoring the
key hierarchy.
Credential Manager for ProtectTools
Credential Manager for ProtectTools has security features that
provide protection against unauthorized access to your tablet PC,
including the following:
■ Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft
Windows.
■ Single sign-on capability that automatically remembers
credentials for Web sites, applications, and protected network
resources.
■ Support for optional security devices, such as Smart Cards
and biometric fingerprint readers.
For more information, refer to the Credential Manager for
ProtectTools online documentation.
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS
security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools
Security Manager application, which gives users better access to
system security features that are managed by the system BIOS.
With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can:
■ Access to power-on user and administrator password
management.
■ Configure preboot authentication features, such as smart card
and power-on password.
■ Enable and disable hardware features (such as the enable
CD-ROM boot).