Security

7–2 Security
ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
Embedded Security for ProtectTools
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You must have the optional trusted platform module (TPM)
embedded security chip installed in your computer in order to
use Embedded Security for ProtectTools.
Embedded Security for ProtectTools has security features that
protect against unauthorized access to user data or credentials,
which include the following:
■ Administrative functions, such as ownership and
management of the owner pass phrase.
■ User functions, such as user enrollment and management
of user pass phrases.
■ Settings configuration, including setting up enhanced
Microsoft EFS and Personal Secure Drive for protecting
user data.
■ Management functions, such as backing up and restoring
the key hierarchy.
■ Support for third-party applications (such as
Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected
digital certificate operations when using embedded security.
The optional TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables
other ProtectTools Security Manager security features. For
example, Credential Manager for ProtectTools can use the
embedded chip as an authentication factor when the user logs on
to Windows. On select models, the TPM embedded security chip
also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools.
For more information, refer to the Embedded Security for
ProtectTools online Help.