HP ProtectTools security software 2011 - Technical white paper
Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools 
Credential Manager is a core component of HP ProtectTools security software. It gives users the ability 
to specify how the different available security technologies will work together to provide increased 
protection against unauthorized access to the personal computer (Figure 6). It is the glue that brings 
the different security technologies together to create a specified behavior. 
Figure 6. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools 
Through Credential Manager, users can create a unique security behavior that requires their chosen 
authentication method, including alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft® Windows. 
Credential Manager also provides single sign-on capability that automatically remembers credentials 
for websites, applications, and protected network resources. Credential Manager includes a personal 
password vault that makes accessing protected information more secure and convenient. 
Key features of Credential Manager include: 
  Full integration into HP ProtectTools Security Manager  
  Centrally manageable with DigitalPersona Pro central management applications 
  Support for smart cards, biometric fingerprint security, TPM embedded security chips, USB tokens, 
virtual tokens and passwords 
  Single sign-on capability manages and protects passwords for websites, applications and network 
resources 
Table 2 shows the features and benefits of Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools. 
Table 2. 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. 










