HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide

HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide

HP Compaq Business Desktops

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HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide

HP Compaq Business Desktops

First Edition (August 2006)

Document Part Number: 431330-001

About This Book

This guide provides instructions for configuring and using HP ProtectTools Security Manager.

WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in

bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in

damage to equipment or loss of information.

NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.

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Table of contents

1 Introduction

HP ProtectTools Security Manager ...................................................................................................... 1

Accessing the ProtectTools Security Manager .................................................................... 1

Understanding Security Roles .............................................................................................................. 2

Managing ProtectTools Passwords ...................................................................................................... 2

Multifactor Authentication Credential Manager Logon ......................................................... 5

Creating a Secure Password ............................................................................................... 5

Advanced Tasks ................................................................................................................................... 6

Managing ProtectTools Settings .......................................................................................... 6

Enabling and Disabling Java Card Power-On Authentication Support ............... 6

Enabling and Disabling Power-On Authentication Support for Embedded

Security ............................................................................................................... 6

Managing Computer Setup Passwords ............................................................................... 7

Setting the Power-On Password (if available) ..................................................... 7

Changing the Power-On Password (if available) ................................................ 7

System Setup ...................................................................................................... 8

Changing Power-On Authentication Support ...................................................... 8

Changing User Accounts .................................................................................... 8

Setting the Computer Setup Administrator Password ......................................... 9

Changing the Computer Setup Administrator Password ..................................... 9

Dictionary Attack Behavior with Power-On Authentication ................................ 10

Dictionary Attack Defense ................................................................ 10

2 HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools

Basic Concepts .................................................................................................................................. 11

Changing BIOS Settings .................................................................................................................... 11

3 HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools

Basic Concepts .................................................................................................................................. 13

Setup Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 14

4 HP Credential Manager for ProtectTools

Basic Concepts .................................................................................................................................. 15

Launch Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 15

Logging On for the First Time ............................................................................................ 16

5 HP Java Card Security for ProtectTools

Basic Concepts .................................................................................................................................. 17

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