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Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools

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9 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools NOTE: The integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip must be installed in your computer to use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to user data or credentials. This software module provides the following security features: ● Enhanced Microsoft Encryption File System (EFS) file and folder encryption (EFS is not available on Windows Home versions) ● Creation of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Some models provide Embedded Security Power On Authentication ● Support for third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations when using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. For example, Password Manager for HP ProtectTools can use the embedded chip as an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows. ENWW 53

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Embedded Security for
HP ProtectTools
NOTE:
The integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip must be installed in
your computer to use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools.
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to user data or
credentials. This software module provides the following security features:
Enhanced Microsoft Encryption File System (EFS) file and folder encryption (EFS is not available
on Windows Home versions)
Creation of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data
Data management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy
Some models provide Embedded Security Power On Authentication
Support for third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected
digital certificate operations when using the Embedded Security software
The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager
security features. For example, Password Manager for HP ProtectTools can use the embedded chip as
an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows.
ENWW
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