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HP ProtectTools password Owner password Java™ Card PIN Computer Setup password NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, F10 Setup, or Security Setup password Power-on password Windows Logon password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module Embedded Security, by IT administrator Java Card Security Protects the system and the TPM chip from unauthorized access to all owner functions of Embedded Security. Can be used as a multifactor authentication option. BIOS, by IT administrator Authenticates users of Drive Encryption, if the Java Card token is selected. Protects access to the Computer Setup utility. BIOS Windows Control Panel Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation. Can be used for manual logon or saved on the Java Card. Creating a secure password When creating passwords, you must first follow any specifications that are set by the program. In general, however, consider the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce the chances of your password being compromised: ● Use passwords with more than 6 characters, preferably more than 8. ● Mix the case of letters throughout your password. ● Whenever possible, mix alphanumeric characters and include special characters and punctuation marks. ● Substitute special characters or numbers for letters in a key word. For example, you can use the number 1 for letters I or L. ● Combine words from 2 or more languages. ● Split a word or phrase with numbers or special characters in the middle, for example, "Mary2-2Cat45." ● Do not use a password that would appear in a dictionary. ● Do not use your name for the password, or any other personal information, such as birth date, pet names, or mother's maiden name, even if you spell it backwards. ● Change passwords regularly. You might change only a couple of characters that increment. ● If you write down your password, do not store it in a commonly visible place very close to the computer. ● Do not save the password in a file, such as an e-mail, on the computer. ● Do not share accounts or tell anyone your password. ENWW Additional security elements 7

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HP ProtectTools password
Set in this HP ProtectTools
module
Function
Owner password
Embedded Security, by IT
administrator
Protects the system and the TPM chip from
unauthorized access to all owner functions
of Embedded Security.
Java™ Card PIN
Java Card Security
Can be used as a multifactor authentication
option.
Authenticates users of Drive Encryption, if
the Java Card token is selected.
Computer Setup password
NOTE:
Also known as BIOS
administrator,
F10
Setup, or
Security Setup password
BIOS, by IT administrator
Protects access to the Computer Setup
utility.
Power-on password
BIOS
Protects access to the computer contents
when the computer is turned on, restarted,
or restored from hibernation.
Windows Logon password
Windows Control Panel
Can be used for manual logon or saved on
the Java Card.
Creating a secure password
When creating passwords, you must first follow any specifications that are set by the program. In
general, however, consider the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce
the chances of your password being compromised:
●
Use passwords with more than 6 characters, preferably more than 8.
●
Mix the case of letters throughout your password.
●
Whenever possible, mix alphanumeric characters and include special characters and punctuation
marks.
●
Substitute special characters or numbers for letters in a key word. For example, you can use the
number 1 for letters I or L.
●
Combine words from 2 or more languages.
●
Split a word or phrase with numbers or special characters in the middle, for example,
“Mary2-2Cat45.”
●
Do not use a password that would appear in a dictionary.
●
Do not use your name for the password, or any other personal information, such as birth date, pet
names, or mother's maiden name, even if you spell it backwards.
●
Change passwords regularly. You might change only a couple of characters that increment.
●
If you write down your password, do not store it in a commonly visible place very close to the
computer.
●
Do not save the password in a file, such as an e-mail, on the computer.
●
Do not share accounts or tell anyone your password.
ENWW
Additional security elements
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