Fingerprint software – Lenovo ThinkVantage (Client Security Solution 8.21) User Manual
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you create. Create this secure environment as soon as possible, before a password is forgotten. You cannot
reset a forgotten hardware password until this secure environment is created on your hard drive and after
you have enrolled. This tool is available on select computers only.
Support for systems without Trusted Platform Module
Client Security Solution Version 8.2 supports Lenovo-branded systems that do not have a compliant
embedded security chip. This support allows a standard installation across the entire enterprise in order
to create a consistent secure environment. The systems that have the embedded security hardware are
more robust against an attack; however, the software-only machines 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. With Lenovo fingerprint readers, Fingerprint Software enables fingerprint
authentication on individual computers and networks. Fingerprint Software combined with Client Security
Solution Version 8.2 offers expanded functionality. For Client Security Solution 8.21, both ThinkVantage
Fingerprint Software 5.8.2 and Lenovo Fingerprint Software 2.0 are supported for different machine
types. You can find out more about Lenovo fingerprint technologies and download the software at:
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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