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Glossary The following terms are used in this document and throughout the ProtectTools Security Manager. Authentication-Process of verifying whether a user is authorized to perform a task, for example, accessing a computer, modifying settings for a particular program, or viewing secured data. Automatic DriveLock-Security feature that causes the DriveLock passwords to be generated and protected by the TPM Embedded Security chip. When the user is authenticated by the TPM embedded security chip during startup by entering the correct TPM Basic User Key password, the BIOS unlocks the hard drive for the user. Biometric-Category of authentication credentials that use a physical feature, such as a fingerprint, to identify a user. BIOS profile-Group of BIOS configuration settings that can be saved and applied to other accounts. BIOS security mode-Setting in Smart Card Security that, when enabled, requires the use of a smart card and a valid PIN for user authentication. Certification authority-Service that issues the certificates required to run a public key infrastructure. Credentials-Method by which a user proves eligibility for a particular task in the authentication process. Cryptographic service provider (CSP)-Provider or library of cryptographic algorithms that can be used in a well-defined interface to perform particular cryptographic functions. Reference Guide Glossary-1

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Reference Guide
Glossary–1
Glossary
The following terms are used in this document and throughout
the ProtectTools Security Manager.
Authentication
—Process of verifying whether a user is
authorized to perform a task, for example, accessing a computer,
modifying settings for a particular program, or viewing
secured data.
Automatic DriveLock
—Security feature that causes the
DriveLock passwords to be generated and protected by the TPM
Embedded Security chip. When the user is authenticated by the
TPM embedded security chip during startup by entering the
correct TPM Basic User Key password, the BIOS unlocks the
hard drive for the user.
Biometric
—Category of authentication credentials that use a
physical feature, such as a fingerprint, to identify a user.
BIOS profile
—Group of BIOS configuration settings that can
be saved and applied to other accounts.
BIOS security mode
—Setting in Smart Card Security that, when
enabled, requires the use of a smart card and a valid PIN for user
authentication.
Certification authority
—Service that issues the certificates
required to run a public key infrastructure.
Credentials
—Method by which a user proves eligibility for a
particular task in the authentication process.
Cryptographic service provider (CSP)
—Provider or library
of cryptographic algorithms that can be used in a well-defined
interface to perform particular cryptographic functions.