HP Client Security Getting Started

See Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication.
Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication
A login screen that is displayed before Windows starts. Users must enter their Windows user name and their
password or smart card PIN, or swipe a registered finger. If one-step logon is selected, then entering the correct
information at the Drive Encryption login screen allows direct access to Windows without having to log in again
at the Windows login screen.
DriveLock
A security feature that links the hard drive to a user and requires the user to correctly type the DriveLock
password when the computer starts up.
emergency recovery archive
A protected storage area that allows the reencryption of Basic User Keys from one platform owner key to
another.
encryption
A procedure, such as use of an algorithm, employed in cryptography to convert plain text into cipher text in
order to prevent unauthorized recipients from reading that data. There are many types of data encryption, and
they are the basis of network security. Common types include Data Encryption Standard and public-key
encryption.
Encryption File System (EFS)
A system that encrypts all files and subfolders within the selected folder.
fingerprint
A digital extraction of your fingerprint image. Your actual fingerprint image is never stored by HP Client Security.
free space bleaching
The writing of random data over deleted assets and unused space. This process reduces the existence of the
deleted asset so that the original asset is more difficult to recover.
group
A group of users that have the same level of access or denial to a device class or a specific device.
hardware encryption
The use of self-encrypting drives meeting Trusted Computing Group's OPAL specification for self-encrypting
drive management to complete instantaneous encryption. Hardware encryption is instantaneous and might take
only a few minutes, but software encryption might take several hours.
Home page
A central location where you can access and manage the features and settings in HP Client Security.
HP SpareKey Recovery
The ability to access your computer by answering security questions correctly.
ID card
A Windows desktop gadget that serves to visually identify your desktop with your user name and chosen
picture.
identity
In HP Client Security, a group of credentials and settings that is handled like an account or profile for a
particular user.
Just In Time Authentication
See the HP Device Access Manager software Help.
logon
An object within HP Client Security that consists of a user name and password (and possibly other selected
information) that can be used to log on to websites or other programs.
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