HP ProBook 4730s HP ProtectTools Security Software 2010 - Page 12

Figure 7. Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for ProtectTools is based on McAfee endpoint protection technology. McAfee is a leading provider of powerful encryption and strong access control software that seamlessly integrates with existing standards-based enterprise systems. The hard drive on a new HP Business notebook is unencrypted. The encryption process can be activated by launching HP ProtectTools Security Manager and selecting Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools. Drive encryption is supported on SATA disk drives in the internal drive bay or docking station. Before a hard drive can be encrypted, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools requires that the encryption key be backed up. This is a quick and simple process, and only requires access to a USB flash drive. The key backup ensures that if the password is ever forgotten, it can be reset using the backed-up key on the USB flash drive. The hard drive encryption process is transparent and works in the background. The time it takes to encrypt the entire drive will depend on the size of the partition and how the notebook is being used. However, while the drive is being encrypted, the user can continue to work normally. If the notebook is shutdown during encryption, encryption will continue upon system restart. HP Enhanced Pre-Boot Security Pre-Boot security is a feature that requires users to authenticate themselves upon turning on the computer. This authentication takes place before the operating system is allowed to load. During Pre-Boot no software is allowed to run, and even booting from external devices such as optical drives 12