Lenovo ThinkVantage Client Security Solution 8.3 - Manual (Page 10)

consistent and secure environment. The systems that have the embedded security chip are more robust
against an attack; however, for the systems without the embedded security chip, Client Security Solution will
leverage software based cryptographic keys as the root of trust for the system, and the system can also
benefit from the additional security and functionality.
Fingerprint Software
The objective of biometric fingerprint technologies offered by Lenovo is to help customers reduce the costs
associated with managing passwords, enhance the security of their systems, and help address regulatory
compliance. Fingerprint Software enables fingerprint authentication on individual computers and networks
by working with the Lenovo fingerprint readers. Fingerprint Software combined with Client Security Solution
8.3 offers expanded functionality. Client Security Solution 8.3 supports both ThinkVantage Fingerprint
Software 5.9.2 and Lenovo Fingerprint Software 3.3 that might be available for different machine types. You
can find out more about Lenovo fingerprint technologies and download the Fingerprint Software from
the Lenovo Web site.
Fingerprint Software offers these functions:
• Client software capabilities
– Microsoft Windows password replacement:
Replaces your password with your fingerprint for easy, fast, and secure system access.
– BIOS password (also known as power-on password) and hard drive passwords replacement:
Replaces passwords with your fingerprint to enhance logon security and convenience.
– Pre-boot fingerprint authentication for SafeGuard Easy full-drive encryption:
Utilizes fingerprint authentication to decrypt your hard drive before starting Windows.
– Single swipe to access BIOS and Windows:
Saves valuable time by swiping your finger at start up to gain access to BIOS and Windows, saving
valuable time.
– Integration with Client Security Solution:
Use with the Client Security Solution Password Manager and leverage the Trusted Platform Module.
Users can swipe their finger to access Web sites and select applications.
• Administrator features
– Security mode toggle:
Allows an administrator to toggle between secure and convenient modes to modify access rights
of limited users.
• Security capabilities
– Software security:
Protects user templates through strong encryption when stored on a system and when transferred from
the reader to the software.
– Hardware security:
Provides a security reader with a co-processor that stores and protects fingerprint templates, BIOS
passwords, and encryption keys.
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