HP 2 Base Model manual HP ProtectTools features, Module Key features

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HP ProtectTools features

The following table details the key features of HP ProtectTools modules.

Module	Key features

HP ProtectTools Administrative Console (for	● Set up and configure levels of security and security logon
administrators)	methods using the Security Manager Setup Wizard.
	● Configure options hidden from users.
	● Configure Device Access Manager configurations and user
	access.
	● Add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status
	using administrator tools.

HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for users)	● Organize, set up, and change passwords.
	● Configure and change user credentials such as a Windows
	password, fingerprint, and smart card.
	● Configure and change File Sanitizer Shredding, Bleaching, and
	other settings.
	● View settings for Device Access Manager.
	● Configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools.
	● Configure preferences and Backup and Restore options.

Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools (Password Manager)

●Save, organize, and protect your user names and passwords.

●Set up the logon screens of Web sites and programs for quick and secure access.

●Save Web site user names and passwords by entering them into Password Manager. The next time you visit this site, Password Manager fills in and submits the information automatically.

●Create stronger passwords for enhanced account security. Password Manager fills in and submits the information automatically.

Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only)

●Provides complete, full-volume hard drive encryption.

●Forces pre-boot authentication in order to decrypt and access the data.

File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools	●	Shreds digital assets (sensitive information including application
		files, historical or Web-related content, or other confidential
		data) on your computer and periodically bleaches deleted
		assets on the hard drive.

Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only)

●Allows IT managers to control access to devices based on user profiles.

●Prevents unauthorized users from removing data using external storage media, and from introducing viruses into the system from external media.

●Allows administrators to disable access to writable devices for specific individuals or groups of users.

2	Chapter 1 Introduction to security

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Contents HP ProtectTools First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents HP ProtectTools Security Manager Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 100 107 102112 Application Features Introduction to securityHP ProtectTools features Module Key featuresHP ProtectTools features Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectToolsDevice Access Manager for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectToolsComputrace for HP ProtectTools formerly LoJack Pro Privacy Manager for HP ProtectToolsEmbedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Page Achieving key security objectives Restricting access to sensitive dataProtecting against targeted theft Creating strong password policies Additional security elements Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsAssigning security roles Additional security elements Creating a secure password Backing up and restoring HP ProtectTools credentialsGetting started with the Setup Wizard Page HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Opening HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Using Administrative Console Security Users CredentialsSetting up authentication for your computer Configuring your systemLogon Policy Managing users SettingsSession Policy SpareKey CredentialsFingerprints Smart card FaceGeneral tab Configuring your applicationsUpdates and Messages Applications tabHP ProtectTools Security Manager Opening Security Manager Using the Security Manager dashboard HP ProtectTools desktop gadget Security Applications StatusBlue-OK Password Manager My LogonsAdding logons Editing logons Organizing logons into categories Using the Logons menuManaging your logons Assessing your password strength Password Manager icon settingsClick Add Logon VeriSign Identity Protection VIPClick Continue Changing your Windows password SettingsCredential Manager Setting up your SpareKey Enrolling your fingerprintsUnder Central Management, click Setup Wizard Setting up a smart cardClick the Administration tab Initializing the smart cardConfiguring the smart card Enrolling scenes for face logonAdvanced User Settings Click Create PINClick OK HP ProtectTools Security Manager Your personal ID card Setting your preferencesFingerprint tab Show scan quality feedback Backing up and restoring your dataClick Back up data Click Restore data Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Drive Encryption Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives Click FeaturesGeneral tasks Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drivesSoftware encryption Hardware encryptionDeactivating Drive Encryption Logging in after Drive Encryption is activatedPcmcia readers Smart cardsUSB readers Displaying encryption status Click SettingsProtect your data by encrypting your hard drive Under My Data, click Drive EncryptionManaging Drive Encryption administrator task Advanced tasksRecovering encryption keys Backup and recovery administrator taskBacking up encryption keys Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Privacy Manager Requesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Setup proceduresManaging Privacy Manager Certificates Click Request a Privacy Manager CertificateSetting up a Privacy Manager Certificate Importing a third-party certificateRenewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Setting a default Privacy Manager CertificateViewing Privacy Manager Certificate details Click Certificate detailsRevoking your Privacy Manager Certificate Deleting a Privacy Manager CertificateRestoring a Privacy Manager Certificate Click AdvancedAdding Trusted Contacts Managing Trusted ContactsAdding a Trusted Contact Adding Trusted Contacts using Microsoft Outlook contacts Deleting a Trusted Contact Viewing Trusted Contact detailsChecking revocation status for a Trusted Contact Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Outlook Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OutlookSigning and sending an e-mail message Sealing and sending an e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office 2007 documentViewing a sealed e-mail message Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Office Signing a Microsoft Office documentEncrypting a Microsoft Office document Adding a suggested signers signature lineSending an encrypted Microsoft Office document Removing encryption from a Microsoft Office documentViewing a signed Microsoft Office document Viewing an encrypted Microsoft Office document Backing up Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Restoring Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted ContactsCentral administration of Privacy Manager File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Shredding Free space bleaching Opening File Sanitizer Setting a shred schedule Setting a free space bleaching scheduleCustomizing a shred profile Selecting or creating a shred profileSelecting a predefined shred profile High Security Medium Security Low SecurityCustomizing a simple delete profile Page Using a key sequence to initiate shredding Manually shredding one asset Using the File Sanitizer iconManually shredding all selected items Viewing the log files Manually activating free space bleachingAborting a shred or free space bleaching operation Click Bleach NowDevice Access Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Device Access Manager Configuring device access Simple ConfigurationDevice Class Configuration Starting the background servicePage Allowing access for a user or a group Denying access to a user or groupDevice class All devices Individual device Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group Removing settings for a user or a group Jita ConfigurationResetting the configuration Creating a Jita for a user or group Creating an extendable Jita for a user or groupDisabling a Jita for a user or group Advanced Settings Device Administrators groupESATA Support Unmanaged Device ClassesPage Theft recovery Go to https//cc.absolute.comEmbedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup Initializing the embedded security chip Setting up the basic user account Encrypting files and folders Using the personal secure driveSending and receiving encrypted e-mail Changing the Basic User Key password Restoring certification data from the backup file Creating a backup fileBacking up and restoring Changing the owner password Resetting a user passwordMigrating keys with the Migration Wizard Localized password exceptions Page Bios Special key handlingBios What to do when a password is rejected Glossary Emergency recovery archive Cryptographic service provider CSPDevice access control policy CryptographyFingerprint Power-on authenticationEncryption File System EFS Free space bleachingRevocation password RebootRestore Sata device modeToken Windows administratorSuggested signer Trusted ContactIndex Jita FacePage

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