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Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
Credential Manager is a core component of HP ProtectTools security software. It gives users the ability
to specify how the different available security technologies will work together to provide increased
protection against unauthorized access to the personal computer (Figure 6). It is the glue that brings
the different security technologies together to create a specified behavior.
Figure 6. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
Through Credential Manager, users can create a unique security behavior that requires their chosen
authentication method, including alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft® Windows.
Credential Manager also provides single sign-on capability that automatically remembers credentials
for websites, applications, and protected network resources. Credential Manager includes a personal
password vault that makes accessing protected information more secure and convenient.
Key features of Credential Manager include:
Full integration into HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Centrally manageable with DigitalPersona Pro central management applications
Support for smart cards, 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 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools.
Table 2. Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools features and benefits
Feature
Multifactor authentication support