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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. Several of the add-on modules are adapted versions of previously released stand-alone security applications. Integrated into the HP ProtectTools platform, they form a holistic security solution. Going forward HP expects to continue to expand its client security offerings with additional modules for the HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools1 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is an add-on module for the HP ProtectTools security manager that allows users to configure how they would like to use the TPM embedded security chip. This addon module is intended for client devices configured with a TPM embedded security chip designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard. Figure 2 - Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools provides important client security functionality where a TPM embedded security chip is used to help protect against unauthorized access to sensitive user data or credentials. Features accessed through Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools include: • Administrative functions such as taking ownership and managing the owner pass phrase • User functions such as user enrollment and managing user pass phrases • Feature configuration including setting up enhanced Microsoft EFS and Personal Secure Drive for helping to protect user data management functions such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy as well as key migration Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is supported on all HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations that can be configured with a TPM embedded security chip option. 1 Support for the TPM embedded security chip was previously provided as part of a standalone application called HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager. Beginning in early 2004, all subsequent support for the TPM embedded security chip will be delivered through the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools module and will require the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application. 4