HP Client Security Commercial Managed IT Software Technical whitepaper

HP Client Security Technical Whitepaper
August 2016
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© Copyright 2016 HP Development Company, L.P.
Introduction 8
3 Introduction
HP’s renowned history in personal computer security has been based on the belief that security should be built in and not
bolted on. This belief has led to the development of HP Client Security (formerly known as HP ProtectTools), the specially
developed multi-layered, hassle-free enterprise-level Windows application. It is the reason why HP includes Client Security
on Business Desktops, Notebooks, and Workstations. HP believes that PCs should not become points of vulnerability that
threaten an entire infrastructure. Instead, they should be trusted, easy to use, extensible and manageable.
Rather than simply installing third-party software to satisfy a requirement, HP’s innovation also extends to chosen software
partners who design software that is optimized for HP hardware. Each security software solution receives thousands of
hours of development, validation, and quality assurance.
As a part of the HP holistic approach, HP Client Security is built into the BIOS, hardware, and software layers. HP plans to
continue our rich heritage in enterprise security while maintaining an advantage over the competition by consistently adding
new security features desired by customers.