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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 ● Creation of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data ● Data management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● 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 for Administrators security features. For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use the embedded chip as an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows. On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. ENWW 71

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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
Creation of a personal secure drive (PSD) for protecting user data
Data management functions, such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy
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 for
Administrators security features. For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use the
embedded chip as an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows. On select models, the
TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS
Configuration for HP ProtectTools.
ENWW
71