HP ProtectTools Security Software 2010 - Technical White Paper

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Introduc tion
Data security can have a direct impact on the health of your business, and most businesses rank
security among their top concerns. Threats to data security are increasing in magnitude a s well as
complexity as computers become more mobile and better connected.
HP has a rich heritage in enterprise security and started devoting resources to solving the mobile
security problem as soon as the trend emerged. Taking a holistic approach to security, HP designed
HP ProtectTools se c uri ty softw a r e to provide protection for PC s, a nd to ensure tha t PC s do not
become points of vulnerability that threaten the entire IT infrastructure. HP ProtectTools se curi ty
softw a re not only helps protect PC s a nd prevent them from becoming points of vulnerability, i t is a lso
extensible, easy to use, and centrally manageable.
HP ProtectTools security software overview
Security concerns are inherent with the trend towards mobility, but we cannot let security concerns
slow mobility adoption. That is why HP decided to invest heavily in building a stro ng sec uri ty
portfolio. O ur goa l is to offer our customers the most comprehensive standard security features out of
the box of any client PC manufacturer.
HP ProtectTools for Microsoft® W indows® includes a complete suite of features that work together to
protect access to your notebook or desktop computer, protect the data on it, and protect the network
you connect to. HP ProtectTools security software provides security features that help protect against
unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Enhanced security functionality is
provided by several HP ProtectTools software modules.
Ta ble 1 sho w s the three p i lla rs of securi ty and HP ProtectTools solutions for each.
Table 1. Three pillars of security and HP ProtectTools integrated solutions for total information protection
Access pr otection
(strong authentication)
Data protection
(data at rest)
Communications protection
(data in motion)
Integrated fingerprint sensor ,
facial recognition, and smartcard
reader
Drive Encryption (full volume
encryption standard with every
busi ness noteb o ok)
Credential M anager single
si gn-on f ea ture keep s passw o rd s
in a vault and automatically enters
them when required
Enhanced pre-boot security
(multiple users, multiple factors)
Device Access Manager prevents
unauthorized copying of files to
removable drives
Privacy Manager allows more
secure communication via instant
messaging (IM) and email
HP SpareKey can recover users
from lost credentials after initial
user setup
File Sanitizer allows you to
securely delete files from hard
drive so they cannot be recovered
in accordance with the DOD
5220.22-M Supplement
HP ProtectTools can be accessed from a single, easy-to-use software interface. It i s ea si ly a ccessi b le
from the W indows® task bar, start menu, or desktop gadget. Each plug-in module provides a high
level overview of its purpose. The desktop gadget also indicates the overall security status of your
computer using an easy to understand color code. Detailed help files provide additional information.
HP ProtectTools Security Manager i s a t the heart of the security strategy for business notebooks,
desktops and workstations. This single client console application unifies the security capabilities of HP