HP dc73 Blade Client manual HP ProtectTools Backup and Restore, Creating a secure password

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Creating a secure password

When creating passwords, you must first follow any specifications that are set by the program. In general, however, consider the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce the chances of your password being compromised:

●Use passwords with more than 6 characters, preferably more than 8.

●Mix the case of letters throughout your password.

●Whenever possible, mix alphanumeric characters and include special characters and punctuation marks.

●Substitute special characters or numbers for letters in a key word. For example, you can use the number 1 for letters I or L.

●Combine words from 2 or more languages.

●Split a word or phrase with numbers or special characters in the middle, for example, “Mary2-2Cat45.”

●Do not use a password that would appear in a dictionary.

●Do not use your name for the password, or any other personal information, such as birth date, pet names, or mother's maiden name, even if you spell it backwards.

●Change passwords regularly. You might change only a couple of characters that increment.

●If you write down your password, do not store it in a commonly visible place very close to the computer.

●Do not save the password in a file, such as an e-mail, on the computer.

●Do not share accounts or tell anyone your password.

HP ProtectTools Backup and Restore

HP ProtectTools Backup and Restore provides a convenient and quick way to back up and restore credentials from all supported HP ProtectTools modules.

Backing up credentials and settings

You can back up credentials in the following ways:

●Use the HP ProtectTools Backup Wizard to select and back up HP ProtectTools modules

●Back up preselected HP ProtectTools modules

NOTE: You must set backup options before you can use this method.

●Schedule backups

NOTE: You must set backup options before you can use this method.

Using the HP ProtectTools Backup Wizard to select and back up HP ProtectTools modules

1.Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager.

2.In the left pane, click HP ProtectTools, and then click Backup and Restore.

3.In the right pane, click Backup Options. The HP ProtectTools Backup Wizard opens. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up credentials.

8 Chapter 1 Introduction to security

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Contents ProtectTools First Edition July Document Part Number Table of contents Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Java Card Security for HP ProtectToolsDrive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Bios Configuration for HP ProtectToolsTroubleshooting Enww Introduction to security HP ProtectTools features Module Key featuresAccessing HP ProtectTools Security Protecting against targeted theft Restricting access to sensitive dataAchieving key security objectives Creating strong password policies Assigning security roles Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsAdditional security elements Java Card PIN also protects access to Backing up credentials and settings HP ProtectTools Backup and RestoreCreating a secure password Restoring credentials Configuring settings Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Logging on to Credential Manger Setup proceduresUsing the Credential Manager Logon Wizard Registering fingerprints Registering credentialsLogging on for the first time Registering a Java Card, USB eToken, or virtual token Setting up the fingerprint readerUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering a USB eTokenCreating a virtual token Changing the Windows logon passwordGeneral tasks Changing a token PINManaging identity Clearing an identity from the systemLogging on to Windows with Credential Manager Using Windows LogonLocking the computer Adding an accountRemoving an account Using Single Sign OnUsing automatic registration Registering a new applicationModifying application properties Using manual drag and drop registrationManaging applications and credentials Removing an application from Single Sign OnModifying credentials Using Application ProtectionImporting an application Removing protection from an application Restricting access to an applicationChanging restriction settings for a protected application Enww Advanced tasks administrator only Specifying how users and administrators log onConfiguring custom authentication requirements Configuring credential propertiesConfiguring Credential Manager settings Select Start All Programs HP ProtectTools Security Manager Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Select Embedded security device state and change to Enable Enabling the embedded security chipInitializing the embedded security chip Setting up the basic user account Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail Using the Personal Secure DriveEncrypting files and folders Changing the Basic User Key password Advanced tasks Creating a backup fileRestoring certification data from the backup file Backing up and restoringEnabling Embedded Security after permanent disable Changing the owner passwordResetting a user password Enabling and disabling Embedded SecurityMigrating keys with the Migration Wizard Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools Changing a Java Card PIN Selecting the card readerAdvanced tasks administrators only Assigning a Java Card PINSetting power-on authentication Assigning a name to a Java CardTo enable Java Card power-on authentication Disabling Java Card power-on authentication Creating a user Java CardBios Configuration for HP ProtectTools Managing boot options Enabling and disabling system configuration options Enww Managing HP ProtectTools add-on module settings Under Smart Card Security, click EnableClick Apply, and then click OK in the HP ProtectTools window DriveLock Applications Using DriveLockEnabling and disabling DriveLock hard drive protection Changing the power-on password Managing Computer Setup passwordsSetting the power-on password Setting the setup passwordEnabling and disabling stringent security Changing the setup passwordSetting password options Enww Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Encryption management User management Recovery Right pane, click Click here to backup your keysCredential Manager for ProtectTools TroubleshootingSecurity Change password option, but, since Virtual Token duringConnect Click Advanced SettingsClick Service & Applications Click Java Cards and TokensReader to log on to Credential ManagerSelect Enable Save changes and exit F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayedIt to Embedded Security Device-Enable Security Restore IdentityEmbedded Security for ProtectTools Select File Save Changes and Exit Being used by another Process cannot accessFile because it is ProcessOut with access denied Selects SPSystemBackup .xml Clicks Restore under BackupError has been detected Selected Backup Archive doesEnww Miscellaneous Click All Programs Click HP ProtectTools Security ManagerPower-on Computer Setup, the Power-on Authentication support Glossary Enww Access IndexEnww Enww

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