Filter
Top Products
Security Features 13-1
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 2:20 PM
Pages: 22 Words: 4105 Template: c:\template\ref\ref.dot
Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch13.doc
chapter
13
S
ECURITY
F
EATURES
Types of Security
Security features protect your computer and the information stored
on it from unauthorized access.
■
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the
computer when it is turned on, restarted, or resumed from
Suspend or Hibernation.
■
The setup password prevents unauthorized users from
changing your computer's configuration through Computer
Setup. The setup password may also be used by network
administrators to protect and access the configuration of
multiple computers in a network.
■
Quick Controls clear the screen and disables the keyboard and
other input devices while the computer is running.
■
DriveLock security prevents unauthorized use of the hard
drive even if the drive is removed from your computer and
booted in a different computer with DriveLock.
■
The login password (Windows NT only) is used to log in to
Windows NT. When combined with the security features
above, it prevents unauthorized users from accessing your
hard drive. Windows NT has a multiple boot menu which can
allow users to boot up Windows 3.1 or Windows 95,
bypassing Windows NT security.
■
Computer Setup allows you to disable devices and prevent
unauthorized use of specific computer components.
■
The cable lock provision allows you to attach the computer to
an immovable object such as a desk to prevent unauthorized
removal of the computer.