APC BIOM34-EC user manual Basic Enrollment, Enrolling an Authentication Device Optional

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is assuming he is accessing those sites with the system he enrolled his OmniPass user onto. OmniPass does not actually change the credentials of the password protected resource. If he were to go to an Internet café to access his webmail, he would need to enter his original webmail credentials ("Ikari" and "warriors") to gain access. If he attempts his OmniPass user credentials ("Eva_01" and "eschaton") on a system other than where he enrolled that OmniPass user, he will not gain access.

Continue to the next section to begin OmniPass user enrollment.

2.2 Basic Enrollment

The basic enrollment procedure assumes you have no hardware authentication devices or alternate storage locations that you wish to integrate with OmniPass. If you desire such functionality, consult the appropriate sections after reviewing this section.

The OmniPass Enrollment Wizard will guide you through the process of enrolling an OmniPass user. Unless you specified otherwise, after OmniPass installation the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard will launch on Windows login. If you do not see the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard, you can bring it up by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar; select Programs; select Softex; click OmniPass Enrollment Wizard.

2.2.1Click Enroll to proceed to username and password verification. By default, the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard enters the credentials of the currently logged in Windows user.

2.2.2Enter the password you use to log in to Windows. This will become the "master password" for this OmniPass user. In most cases, the Domain: value will be your Windows computer name. In a corporate environment, or when accessing corporate resources, the Domain: may not be your Windows computer name. Click Next to continue.

2.2.3In this step you are selecting where OmniPass will be securely storing your OmniPass data. Do not be alarmed if there are devices listed as selections that you do not have or that you have not installed on your system. The selections displayed on this screen are dependent upon the version of OmniPass you have installed. These selections are not necessarily dependent upon which devices are attached to your system. Although, if an applicable device (e.g. SmartCard, USB key) is installed but not attached to your system, it may not be visible as a selection. Regardless of where you choose to store OmniPass data, the data are stored in an encrypted format and their content will not be viewable to others. If you would like to use a secure storage device other than Local Hard Disk Drive then please review Chapter 2.4 Alternate Storage Location to see how your enrollment procedure will differ. Otherwise click Local Hard Disk Drive and click Next to proceed.

2.2.4In this step you can select which authentication devices you would like to integrate with OmniPass. Just as in the secure storage device selection screen, there may be devices listed that are not present on your system. Also, installed devices that are not attached may not appear on this screen. If you would like to enroll an authentication device then please review Chapter 2.3 Enrolling an Authentication Device (Optional) to see how your user enrollment procedure will differ. If you do not want to enroll any authentication devices right now then do not select any, and click Next to proceed. You will be prompted to confirm that you are not enrolling any authentication devices.

2.2.5In this step you can choose how OmniPass notifies you of various OmniPass events. We recommend you keep Taskbar Tips on Beginner mode taskbar tips and Audio Tips on at least Prompt with system beeps only until you get

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accustomed to how OmniPass operates. Click Next to proceed with user enrollment. You will then see a Congratulations screen indicating your completion of user enrollment. You should heed the warning stated.

2.2.6WARNING: If you will use OmniPass to encrypt and decrypt files, we STRONGLY recommend exporting your user profile to a backup media such as a floppy disk. In case your system is corrupted, this backup will be required to be able to access your encrypted files.

The export user profile function will be described in Chapter 5. Exporting and Importing Users. Click Done to exit the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard. You will be asked if you would like to log in to OmniPass with your newly enrolled user; click Yes and then proceed to Part 2 to start using OmniPass.

2.3 Enrolling an Authentication Device (Optional)

Integrating a hardware authentication device will both, increase the security of your OmniPass system, and streamline the OmniPass authentication procedure. Security is enhanced in that if your "master password" becomes compromised, you can restrict access to OmniPass (and the sites remembered) via a hardware security device. You can configure OmniPass to restrict access entirely via the authentication device. When decrypting files or visiting remembered websites, instead of manually typing your "master password" each time, you could authenticate with the security device (e.g. use your fingerprint).

You can enroll devices manually in the OmniPass Control Center. With an OmniPass user logged in, double-click the system tray OmniPass icon. Select the User Settings tab and click Enrollment under the User Settings area. Click Enroll Authentication Device and authenticate at the OmniPass authentication prompt to start device enrollment.

2.3.1Enrolling a Fingerprint Recognition Device During initial user enrollment, at Select Authentication Device select the security device which you want to enroll and click Next.

2.3.1.1Choosing a Finger You will be prompted to select the finger you wish to enroll. Fingers that have already been enrolled will be marked by a green check. The finger you select to enroll at this time will be marked by a red arrow. OmniPass will allow you re-enroll a finger. If you choose a finger that has already been enrolled and continue enrollment, OmniPass will enroll the fingerprint, overwriting the old fingerprint. Select a finger to enroll and click Next.

2.3.1.2Capturing the Fingerprint It is now time for OmniPass to capture your selected fingerprint. It may take up to eight captures before OmniPass can acquire your fingerprint. Should OmniPass fail to acquire your fingerprint, or if the fingerprint capture screen times out, you can click Back to restart the fingerprint enrollment process. There are several types of fingerprint sensors (e.g. "swipe" or "touchpad"), and each type requires a different action for capturing. The "core" of the fingerprint is the ideal area for capture. The core of your fingerprint is usually aligned with the base of your cuticle. It is where the concentric whorls of your fingerprint converge. To start fingerprint capturing, follow the directions on the Capture Fingerprint screen.

Touchpad sensors are square, and they require you to place your fingertip on the sensor and hold it there until it is captured. During a successful fingerprint capture the text, Place the selected finger on the sensor, will be replaced with the text, Lift and replace your finger on the sensor. You will also see a black fingerprint in the capture window turn and stay green, and the counter under the capture window will increment. Lift and replace your fingertip as many times necessary for OmniPass to acquire your fingerprint.

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Contents Introduction FeaturesSetup Enroll Fingerprint Select Audible and Taskbar Settings Congratulations Screen Logging on with the Biometric Hardware Screensaver PasswordBiopod Installation Logging on with the Biopod Warranty Windows 98/ME ConfigurationCleaning the Biopod Sensor TroubleshootingHow This Document is Organized Installing OmniPassFeatures of OmniPass Part 1. StartUpgrading from a Previous Version of OmniPass Uninstalling the OmniPass ApplicationMaster Password Concept Verifying Information about the OmniPass ApplicationBasic Enrollment Enrolling an Authentication Device OptionalAlternate Storage Location Optional Part 2. Use Password ReplacementOmniPass Authentication Toolbar Remembering a Password and …OmniPass User Identities Password ManagementOmniPass Can Also Remember … Exporting and Importing Users Part 3. ConfigureFile and Folder Locking File Encryption User Management User SettingsOverview of the OmniPass Control Center Importing an OmniPass User ProfileEncrypt/Decrypt System SettingsCannot add Windows users to OmniPass Appendix a TroubleshootingWindows 2000/Windows XP Issues Cannot add a User with a Blank Password to OmniPass