HP EliteBook 2740p Base Model Tablet PC User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

Fi g u r e 7. Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools

Drive Encryption for ProtectTools is based on McAfee endpoint protection technology. McAfee i s a

leading provider of powerful encryption and strong access control software that seamlessly integrates

with existing standards-based enterpr i se systems.

The hard drive on a new HP Business notebook is unencrypted. The encryption process can be

activated by launching HP ProtectTools Security Manager and selecting Drive Encryption for HP

ProtectTools. Drive encryption is supported on SATA disk drives in the internal drive bay or docking

station.

Before a hard drive can be encrypted, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools requires that the

encryption key be backed up. This is a quick and simple process, and only requires access to a USB

flash drive. The key backup ensures that if the password is ever forgotten, it can be reset using the

backed-up key on the USB flash drive.

The hard drive encryption process is transparent and w orks in the background. The time it takes to

encrypt the entire drive will depend on the size of the partition and how the notebook is being

used. However, while the drive is being encrypted, the user can continue to work normally. If the

notebook is shutdown during encryption, encryption will continue upon system restart.

H P En h a n c e d Pr e -Boot Security

Pr e -Boot security is a feature that requires users to authenticate themselves upon turning on the

computer. This authentication takes place before the operating system is allowed to load. During

Pr e -Boot no software is allowed to run, and even booting from external devices such as optical drives

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HP EliteBook 2740p Base Model Tablet PC User Manual Page 12