HP ProtectTools User Guide - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

HP ProtectTools features
The following table details the key features of HP ProtectTools modules.
Module Key features
Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
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Password Manager acts as a personal password vault,
streamlining the logon process with the Single Sign On feature,
which automatically remembers and applies user credentials.
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Single Sign On also offers additional protection by requiring
combinations of different security technologies, such as a Java™
Card and biometrics, for user authentication.
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Password storage is protected through software encryption and
can be enhanced through the use of security device
authentication, such as Java Cards or biometrics.
NOTE: Credential Manager functionality is found in the Password
Manager option of HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models
only)
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Drive Encryption provides complete, full-volume hard drive
encryption.
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Drive Encryption forces pre-boot authentication in order to decrypt
and access the data.
Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models
only)
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Privacy Manager utilizes advanced logon techniques to verify the
source, integrity, and security of communication when e-mail,
Microsoft® Office documents, or instant messaging (IM) is used.
File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools
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File Sanitizer allows you to securely shred digital assets (sensitive
information including application files, historical or Web-related
content, or other confidential data) on your computer and
periodically bleach the hard drive.
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select
models only)
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Device Access Manager allows IT managers to control access to
devices based on user profiles.
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Device Access Manager prevents unauthorized users from
removing data using external storage media and from introducing
viruses into the system from external media.
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The administrator can disable access to writeable devices for
specific individuals or groups of users.
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