HP Pro 6305 HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide - Page 11

Introduction to security - desktop

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1 Introduction to security HP ProtectTools security software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Enhanced security functionality is provided by several HP ProtectTools software modules. HP ProtectTools provides two versions that can be utilized: HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console and HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for general users). Both Administrator and user versions are available in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. Function Features HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console ● Requires Microsoft Windows system administrator rights to access ● Access to modules to be configured by an administrator and not available to the general user ● Allows initial security setup and configures options or requirements for all users HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for general users) ● ● Allows users to configure options provided by an administrator Can restrict access and only allow a user limited controls of some HP ProtectTools modules NOTE: Password Manager, Smart Card Security, Face Recognition (some models) and Drive Encryption are configured using the Security Manager setup wizard. HP Professional Desktop systems do not currently support fingerprint devices. HP ProtectTools software modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available as a configurable option or as an after market option. Visit http://www.hp.com for more information. NOTE: The instructions in this guide are written with the assumption that you have already installed the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules. ENWW 1

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Introduction to security
HP ProtectTools security software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized
access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Enhanced security functionality is provided by
several HP ProtectTools software modules.
HP ProtectTools provides two versions that can be utilized: HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Administrative Console and HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for general users). Both
Administrator and user versions are available in the
Start
>
All Programs
>
HP
menu.
Function
Features
HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative
Console
Requires Microsoft Windows system administrator rights to
access
Access to modules to be configured by an administrator and
not available to the general user
Allows initial security setup and configures options or
requirements for all users
HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for general users)
Allows users to configure options provided by an administrator
Can restrict access and only allow a user limited controls of
some HP ProtectTools modules
NOTE:
Password Manager, Smart Card Security, Face Recognition (some models) and Drive
Encryption are configured using the Security Manager setup wizard. HP Professional Desktop
systems do not currently support fingerprint devices.
HP ProtectTools software modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available as a configurable
option or as an after market option. Visit
for more information.
NOTE:
The instructions in this guide are written with the assumption that you have already installed
the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules.
ENWW
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