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Glossary

Authentication

Process of verifying whether a user is authorized to perform a task, for example, accessing a

computer, modifying settings for a particular program, or viewing secured data.

Biometric

Category of authentication credentials that use a physical feature, such as a fingerprint, to identify a

user.

BIOS profile

Group of BIOS configuration settings that can be saved and applied to other accounts.

BIOS security mode

Setting in Java Card Security that, when enabled, requires the use of a Java Card and a

valid PIN for user authentication.

Certification authority

Service that issues the certificates required to run a public key infrastructure.

Credentials

Method by which a user proves eligibility for a particular task in the authentication process.

Cryptographic service provider (CSP)

Provider or library of cryptographic algorithms that can be used in a

well-defined interface to perform particular cryptographic functions.

Cryptography

Practice of encrypting and decrypting data so that it can be decoded only by specific individuals.

Decryption

Procedure used in cryptography to convert encrypted data into plain text.

Digital certificate

Electronic credentials that confirm the identity of an individual or a company by binding the

identity of the digital certificate owner to a pair of electronic keys that are used to sign digital information.

Digital signature

Data sent with a file that verifies the sender of the material, and that the file has not been

modified after it was signed.

Domain

Group of computers that are part of a network and share a common directory database. Domains are

uniquely named, and each has a set of common rules and procedures.

DriveLock

Security feature that links the hard drive to a user and requires the user to correctly type the DriveLock

password when the computer starts up.

Emergency recovery archive

Protected storage area that allows the reencryption of basic user keys from one

platform owner key to another.

Encryption

Procedure, such as use of an algorithm, employed in cryptography to convert plain text into cipher

text in order to prevent unauthorized recipients from reading that data. There are many types of data encryption,

and they are the basis of network security. Common types include Data Encryption Standard and public-key

encryption.

Encryption File System (EFS)

System that encrypts all files and subfolders within the selected folder.

FAT partition

File Allocation Table, a method of indexing storage media.

Identity

In the HP ProtectTools Credential Manager, a group of credentials and settings that is handled like an

account or profile for a particular user.

Java Card

Small piece of hardware, similar in size and shape to a credit card, which stores identifying information

about the owner. Used to authenticate the owner to a computer.

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Section	Page
Introduction to security	7
HP ProtectTools features	8
Accessing HP ProtectTools Security	9
Achieving key security objectives	10
Protecting against targeted theft	10
Restricting access to sensitive data	10
Preventing unauthorized access from internal or external locations	10
Creating strong password policies	11
Additional security elements	12
Assigning security roles	12
Managing HP ProtectTools passwords	12
Creating a secure password	14
HP ProtectTools Backup and Restore	14
Backing up credentials and settings	14
Restoring credentials	15
Configuring settings	16
Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools	17
Setup procedures	18
Logging on to Credential Manger	18
Using the Credential Manager Logon Wizard	18
Logging on for the first time	19
Registering credentials	19
Registering fingerprints	19
Setting up the fingerprint reader	20
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	20
Registering a Java Card, USB eToken, or virtual token	20
Registering a USB eToken	20
Registering other credentials	20
General tasks	21
Creating a virtual token	21
Changing the Windows logon password	21
Changing a token PIN	21
Managing identity	22
Clearing an identity from the system	22
Locking the computer	23
Using Windows Logon	23
Logging on to Windows with Credential Manager	23
Adding an account	23
Removing an account	24
Using Single Sign On	24
Registering a new application	24
Using automatic registration	24
Using manual (drag and drop) registration	25
Managing applications and credentials	25
Modifying application properties	25
Removing an application from Single Sign On	25
Exporting an application	25
Importing an application	26
Modifying credentials	26
Using Application Protection	26
Restricting access to an application	27
Removing protection from an application	27
Changing restriction settings for a protected application	27
Advanced tasks (administrator only)	29
Specifying how users and administrators log on	29
Configuring custom authentication requirements	30
Configuring credential properties	30
Configuring Credential Manager settings	31
Example 1—Using the “Advanced Settings” page to allow Windows logon from Credential Manager	31
Example 2—Using the “Advanced Settings” page to require user verification before Single Sign On	32
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools	33
Setup procedures	34
Enabling the embedded security chip	34
Initializing the embedded security chip	35
Setting up the basic user account	36
General tasks	37
Using the Personal Secure Drive	37
Encrypting files and folders	37
Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail	37
Changing the Basic User Key password	38
Advanced tasks	39
Backing up and restoring	39
Creating a backup file	39
Restoring certification data from the backup file	39
Changing the owner password	40
Resetting a user password	40
Enabling and disabling Embedded Security	40
Permanently disabling Embedded Security	40
Enabling Embedded Security after permanent disable	40
Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard	41
Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools	42
General tasks	43
Changing a Java Card PIN	43
Selecting the card reader	43
Advanced tasks (administrators only)	44
Assigning a Java Card PIN	44
Assigning a name to a Java Card	45
Setting power-on authentication	45
Enabling Java Card power-on authentication and creating an administrator Java Card	46
Creating a user Java Card	47
Disabling Java Card power-on authentication	47
BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools	48
General tasks	49
Managing boot options	49
Enabling and disabling system configuration options	50
Advanced tasks	52
Managing HP ProtectTools add-on module settings	52
Enabling and disabling smart card power-on authentication support	52
Enabling and disabling power-on authentication support for Embedded Security	53
Enabling and disabling DriveLock hard drive protection	54
Using DriveLock	54
DriveLock Applications	54
Managing Computer Setup passwords	55
Setting the power-on password	55
Changing the power-on password	55
Setting the setup password	55
Changing the setup password	56
Setting password options	56
Enabling and disabling stringent security	56
Enabling and disabling power-on authentication on Windows restart	56
Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools	58
Encryption management	59
User management	60
Recovery	61
Troubleshooting	62
Credential Manager for ProtectTools	62
Embedded Security for ProtectTools	66
Miscellaneous	72
Glossary	74

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