HP ProtectTools Security Manager

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Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2

The security dilemma............................................................................................................................ 2

HP ProtectTools Security Manager ......................................................................................................... 3

Security Software Modules for HP ProtectTools ........................................................................................ 4

Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools ............................................................................................... 4

BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools............................................................................................... 5

Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools.............................................................................................. 7

Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ............................................................................................. 8

Platform Support .............................................................................................................................. 9

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................................. 9

Additional Resources.......................................................................................................................... 12

Summary of content (12 pages)

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HP ProtectTools Security Manager Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2 The security dilemma............................................................................................................................ 2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager .........................................................................................................
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Introduction As computers are getting increasingly mobile and better connected, threats to data security are increasing in magnitude as well as complexity. Correspondingly business customers, for whom data security can have a direct impact on the health of their business, are becoming increasingly concerned about this problem. HP saw the need for a better security solution very early, and started devoting resources to solving this problem.
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HP ProtectTools Security Manager At the heart of the security strategy for business notebooks, desktops and workstations is the HP ProtectTools Security Manager – this single client console application unifies security capabilities of HP client PCs under a common architecture and single user interface.
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Security Software Modules for HP ProtectTools This section provides more details on specific add-on security software modules available for use with the HP ProtectTools Security Manager. The modular architecture of the HP ProtectTools Security Manger enables add-on modules to be selectively installed by the end user or IT administrator, providing a high degree of flexibility to customize HP ProtectTools depending on security needs and the underlying hardware configuration.
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Table 1 – Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Works with HP ProtectTools Security Manager User interface is fully integrated into the HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Increases the functionality of the entire security solution by allowing access to the TPM embedded security chip.
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With BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools, authorized users can: • Manage power-on user and administrator passwords • Configure pre-boot authentication features such as Smart Cards, Power-on Passwords, and Drivelock • Enable/Disable hardware features such as CD-ROM boot.
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Feature Description Benefit Smart Card preboot authentication Requires a user to insert a Smart Card and, optionally, enter a PIN to authenticate prior to an operating system being allowed to load Protects a system from unauthorized access by requiring a user to insert their Smart Card to boot the system. The same Smart Card used to authenticate a user in the pre-boot environment can also be used with HP ProtectTools to login into Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000.
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Table 4 - Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Initialize and configure Smart Card security features such as pre-boot Smart Card authentication. Provides a complete Smart Card security solution for pre-boot and Windows user authentication providing enhanced protection against unauthorized of the PC. Backup and restore credentials stored on a user’s Smart Card. Provides a mechanism to recover from a situation where a user or administrator loses their Smart Card.
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Table 5 - Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Multifactor authentication support Brings together the available (integrated and add on) security technologies on a PC into a cohesive and unique behavior that utilizes these technologies to authenticate users based on user preferences. Windows logon capability Enables the use of any supported security technology to logon onto Windows providing a more secure and convenient alternative to password authentication.
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Q. Which HP platforms support HP ProtectTools and the different add-on modules? A. Please refer to the "Platform Support" section of this white paper. Q. Can Smart Cards be used for pre-boot authentication? A. Yes, Smart Cards can be used for pre-boot authentication. Please refer to the user documentation that came with your computer for steps to configure the system for Smart Card pre-boot authentication. Q. Do HP clients support large scale deployment of the TPM embedded security chip? A.
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Q. Does Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools utilize the TPM embedded security chip if available? A. Yes, Credential Manager uses the TPM embedded security chip, if available, to encrypt passwords stored in the password Vault. Q. Does Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools support multiple users on a single client device? A. Yes, Credential Manager works on the concept of "Identity". In order to log on to a computer, a user simply needs to create a Credential Manager ID. Q.
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Additional Resources 1. HP ProtectTools Embedded Security – the HP Trusted Computing Implementation, Hewlett-Packard 2. 3. 4. 5. Company, October 2003. HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools - Embedded Security Chip Pre-Boot User Authentication, Hewlett-Packard Company, January 2005. HP ProtectTools Embedded Security – Expanding Trust Within the Enterprise Computing Environment, Hewlett-Packard Company, May 2003. ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, July 2003.