Compaq nc6000 HP ProtectTools Security Manager - Page 7

Feature Smart Card preboot authentication Description Requires a user to insert a Smart Card and, optionally, enter a PIN to authenticate prior to an operating system being allowed to load Benefit 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. BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools is supported on most HP business notebooks, desktops and workstations. Enhanced authentication features are supported on select business PCs including the nc and nw series notebooks as well as the dc7100 desktop PC series. Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools enables access to Smart Card configuration and security features on systems equipped with a Smart Card reader. Smart Card readers can either be integrated, or can be added using the PC card slot. For authentication, users require a Smart Card such as the HP ProtectTools Smart Card3 which can hold their passwords and PIN, and a supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. Figure 4 - Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools provides Smart Card management features such as: • Initialize and configure an HP ProtectTools Smart Card, which enables a Smart Card to be used for user authentication • Interface with the BIOS to enable/disable Smart Card pre-boot authentication • Configure separate Smart Cards for administrators and users • Set and change the Smart Card PIN • Backup and restore credentials stored on the Smart Card Smart Card support was previously provided as a standalone application called HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager. All subsequent Smart Card support will be delivered through the Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools module and will require the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application. The new module brings a previously separate security technology into the new integrated security solution, giving users a single application from which to manage all security features. 3 The HP ProtectTools Smart Card part number is DR032A. 7