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    Bios setting stringent security?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by stefanp67, Feb 13, 2008.

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    stefanp67 Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know exactly what the bios setting "Stringent Security" does?
     
    stefanp67, Feb 13, 2008
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    I read the documentation and i think it stores the bios passwords more securely that is no reset by removing the rtc battery. If anyone have better info please share.

    I secured my notebook with:

    Setup password
    Power on password
    Stringent security activated
    DriveLock password (user pwd same as power pwd on so i don't have to type twice)
    TPM module initialized + automatic backup
    Credential Mgr for logon (identity protected by TPM)
    Device Access Mgr to restrict access to devices for guests

    I am still hesitating wether i should encrypt the harddrive with HP ProtectTools. Anyway my notebook should be quite secure for now.

    Does anyone else here at notebookreview secure their notebooks, if so how?
     
    stefanp67, Feb 14, 2008
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