Publish date: 05.06.25

In today's hybrid work environment, where devices frequently move beyond the confines of traditional office spaces, ensuring the security of company data and end-point assets is increasingly challenging for organisations. HP Wolf Protect and Trace emerges as a comprehensive solution, offering IT administrators robust tools to manage and secure devices effectively.

What is HP Wolf Protect and Trace?

HP Wolf Protect and Trace is a security service designed to help organisations locate, lock, and erase data on HP devices that are lost or stolen. Leveraging hardware-enforced security measures, it ensures that sensitive information remains protected, even if a device falls into the wrong hands.

Key Features
    • Find
      Utilising the HP TechPulse platform, IT admins can pinpoint the real-time location of HP devices. This feature aids in quickly recovering misplaced equipment and assessing potential security risks

    • Lock
      In situations where a device is suspected to be compromised, admins can remotely lock it at firmware-level. This prevents unwanted access, rendering the device inoperable until it is safely recovered and unlocked by authorised staff.

    • Erase
      If a device is deemed unrecoverable, the erase function allows for the secure deletion of all data. Employing HP Secure Erase technology, it ensures that sensitive information is thoroughly removed, mitigating the risk of data breaches.

    • Threshold Cryptography
      To enhance security, HP Wolf Protect and Trace incorporates threshold cryptography. This mechanism requires multiple IT staff to approve critical actions like locking or erasing a device, reducing the risk of unauthorised or accidental requests.

    • Hardware-Enforced Persistence
      The service integrates with HP Sure Run Gen4, providing hardware-enforced persistence. This feature ensures that security measures remain active, even if attempts are made to disable or remove them, maintaining continuous protection.

Integration with HP TechPulse

HP Wolf Protect and Trace operates through the HP TechPulse dashboard, a centralised platform that offers insights into device health, performance, and security status. This integration allows for streamlined management and monitoring of the entire fleet of HP devices.

Enhanced Capabilities with Wolf Connect

For scenarios where devices may be powered off or disconnected from traditional networks, HP offers Wolf Connect. This feature utilises mobile cellular technology to maintain communication with devices, enabling admins to locate, lock, or erase them, even when they are powered down and offline.

Benefits
  • Data Protection: Ensures sensitive information remains secure, even if devices are lost or stolen.
  • Asset Management: Facilitates tracking and management of company devices, reducing losses and associated costs.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to data protection regulations by providing tools to manage and secure data effectively.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlines IT operations through centralised management and automated security protocols

HP Wolf Protect and Trace stands as a robust solution for organizations seeking to enhance the security and management of their HP devices. By offering advanced features like real-time location tracking, remote locking and erasing, and integration with HP TechPulse, it empowers IT administrators to protect sensitive data proactively. The addition of Wolf Connect further extends these capabilities, ensuring devices remain secure, regardless of their connectivity status.

For more information on HP TechPulse, Wolf Protect and Trace, or Wolf Connect and how they can benefit your organisation, get in touch today