HP ProBook 4730s HP ProtectTools Security Software 2010 - Page 8

• Support for smart cards (including HP ProtectTools Java C ards), biometric fingerprint security, TPM embedded security chips, USB tokens, virtual tokens and passwords • Single sign-on capability manages and protects passwords for websites, applications and network resources Table 2 shows the features and benefits of C redential Manager for HP ProtectTools. Table 2. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools features and benefits Feature Multifactor authentication support Microsoft W indows logon capability Single sign-on manages user credentials for websites, applications and protected network resources Benefit Brings together the available (integrated and add-on) security technologies on a PC into a cohesive and unique behavior that utilizes these technologies to authenticate users based on user preferences. Enables the use of any supported security technology to logon to W indows providing a more secure and convenient alternative to password authentication. Users no longer need to remember multiple passwords for protected websites, applications and network resources. Single sign-on works with multifactor authentication capabilities to add additional protection requiring users to re-authenticate when accessing particularly sensitive data. Registering new websites, applications or network logon dialogues is simple, making it easy for users to begin taking advantage of the added convenience and security. Central management for HP ProtectTools Central Management for HP ProtectTools is developed in partnership with DigitalPersona, and is available in two configurations: DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise and DigitalPersona Pro W orkgroup. Central Management allows administrators to create and deploy role based policies, revoke access and recover users with lost credentials. DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise is designed for small to medium businesses and enterprises that use Active Directory. It allows administrators to leverage Active Directory for maximum scalability. Figure 5 shows the key features of HP ProtectTools with DigitalPersona Pro. DigitalPersona Pro W orkgroup makes central management accessible to smaller organizations without Active Directory through simplicity of design and deployment, and attractive per seat cost. DigitalPersona Pro W orkgroup is a self-contained solution with no special server hardware requirements. It makes security easy to deploy by allowing administrators to create role based policies and implement them within the workgroup. Security keys are managed centrally and allow the administrator to recover users with lost credentials. DigitalPersona Pro W orkgroup can be accessed directly from HP ProtectTools and can be deployed for up to five users with no per seat cost. 8