HP ENVY Ultrabook CTO 6t-1000 User Guide - Page 62

9 Securing your computer and information Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer. Computer risk Unauthorized use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature Power-on password Antivirus software Firewall software Administrator password Software updates User password Security cable lock Locating your security software HP Security Assistant (select models only) provides a starting location for quick access to a collection of security software applications that are organized by task. Instead of searching for each application through the Start menu and Control Panel, HP Security Assistant allows you to access the applications for the following security tasks: ● Setting up Internet and antivirus security. ● Backing up and recovering files. ● Managing passwords, user accounts, and parental controls. ● Maintaining your computer and installing the latest HP and Windows updates. To open HP Security Assistant, select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Security Assistant. 52 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information