HP Sure Run Module 5.0.5.118

HP Sure Run Module

HP Sure Run Module is an endpoint-resilience feature designed to keep critical security agents and system services running by monitoring protected processes and automatically restarting them if they stop. Introduced for HP commercial systems, Sure Run is intended to operate alongside other HP security technologies—such as Sure Start and Sure Recover—to provide layered protection for business notebooks and desktops.

Functionality

• Monitors a configured list of Windows services and applications, typically including antivirus engines, threat-detection agents, and other essential processes.
• Detects unexpected termination of protected processes—whether caused by malware, user action, or system errors—and initiates an automated restart to restore protection and maintain uptime.
• Coordinates with HP’s secure firmware features so restart actions originate from a trusted platform component on supported devices.

Practical Benefits

• Maintains continuous operation of security agents and critical services, narrowing windows of exposure when processes are terminated.
• Reduces incident recovery workload for IT teams by automating simple remediation steps and helping preserve endpoint defenses between investigations.
• Integrates into an HP-centric security stack to contribute to defense-in-depth across firmware, OS services, and application isolation technologies.

Deployment and Management

1. Availability: Included on many HP business-class systems; specific model and generation support varies and is typically concentrated in EliteBook, ZBook and select Pro and Elite desktop/laptop lines.
2. Configuration: Deployment and policy management are commonly handled through HP management tools such as HP Client Security Manager or HP Management Integration Kit for enterprise management platforms.
3. Policy control: Administrators can specify which services are protected and incorporate Sure Run into centralized management workflows for consistent enforcement and reporting.

Compatibility and Limitations

• Hardware: Not all HP models include Sure Run; availability depends on device class and firmware capabilities.
• Software: Requires supported Windows editions and may rely on HP firmware features to provide the secure environment for monitoring and recovery operations.
• Scope: Designed to monitor and restart registered processes and services. It is not a substitute for antivirus, endpoint detection and response, or comprehensive security controls.

Integration With Other HP Security Technologies

• Sure Start: Provides firmware integrity and recovery; Sure Run leverages this secure foundation on supported hardware to perform trusted restart actions.
• Sure Recover: Offers secure reimaging capabilities for restoring systems after significant compromise; Sure Run can help preserve protection until reimaging is required.
• Sure Click: Isolates web content in micro-virtual machines; Sure Run helps ensure the security services that enforce isolation remain active.

Target Use Cases

• Organizations that require high availability for endpoint security agents and core system services across distributed fleets.
• IT teams responsible for centralized management and automated remediation of common service interruptions.
• Enterprises seeking an HP-native, layered approach to endpoint security spanning firmware, OS, and application-level protections.

• HP Sure Run Module requires specific hardware and firmware support and must be enabled and configured on compatible HP commercial devices; availability varies by model and generation.