DESC: ProtectTools Embedded Security technology from HP allows the customer to establish a trusted computing environment, helping to answer the following questions: Can you trust this platform to operate safely on your network? Is the platform configured appropriately? Is sensitive information on this platform protected? For computer owners, a trusted computing environment protects information assets and makes computing devices more manageable, reducing total cost of ownership. For businesses, trusted computing protects e-transactions, helps to reduce liability and enables e-business growth, creating a competitive advantage. For OEMs, trusted computing provides product differentiation and builds brand trust.