HP 2 Base Model manual Using the personal secure drive, Encrypting files and folders

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General tasks

After the basic user account is set up, you can perform the following tasks:

●Encrypting files and folders

●Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail

Using the personal secure drive

After setting up the PSD, you are prompted to type the Basic User Key password at the next logon. If the Basic User Key password is entered correctly, you can access the PSD directly from Windows Explorer.

Encrypting files and folders

When working with encrypted files, consider the following rules:

●Only files and folders on NTFS partitions can be encrypted. Files and folders on FAT partitions cannot be encrypted.

●System files and compressed files cannot be encrypted, and encrypted files cannot be compressed.

●Temporary folders should be encrypted, because they are potentially of interest to hackers.

●A recovery policy is automatically set up when you encrypt a file or folder for the first time. This policy ensures that if you lose your encryption certificates and private keys, you will be able to use a recovery agent to decrypt your information.

To encrypt files and folders:

1.Right-click the file or folder that you want to encrypt.

2.Click Encrypt.

3.Click one of the following options:

●Apply changes to this folder only.

●Apply changes to this folder, subfolders, and files.

4.Click OK.

Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail

Embedded Security enables you to send and receive encrypted e-mail, but the procedures vary depending upon the program you use to access your e-mail. For more information, refer to the Embedded Security software Help, and the software Help for your e-mail program.

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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 100 102 107112 Introduction to security Application FeaturesModule Key features HP ProtectTools featuresHP ProtectTools features Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager for HP ProtectToolsFile Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsPrivacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Computrace for HP ProtectTools formerly LoJack ProEmbedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Page Restricting access to sensitive data Achieving key security objectivesProtecting against targeted theft Creating strong password policies Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Additional security elementsAssigning security roles Additional security elements Backing up and restoring HP ProtectTools credentials Creating a secure passwordGetting started with the Setup Wizard Page HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Opening HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Security Users Credentials Using Administrative ConsoleConfiguring your system Setting up authentication for your computerLogon Policy Settings Managing usersSession Policy Credentials SpareKeyFingerprints Face Smart cardUpdates and Messages Configuring your applicationsGeneral tab Applications tabHP ProtectTools Security Manager Opening Security Manager Using the Security Manager dashboard Security Applications Status HP ProtectTools desktop gadgetBlue-OK My Logons Password ManagerAdding logons Editing logons Using the Logons menu Organizing logons into categoriesManaging your logons Password Manager icon settings Assessing your password strengthVeriSign Identity Protection VIP Click Add LogonClick Continue Settings Changing your Windows passwordCredential Manager Enrolling your fingerprints Setting up your SpareKeyClick the Administration tab Setting up a smart cardUnder Central Management, click Setup Wizard Initializing the smart cardEnrolling scenes for face logon Configuring the smart cardClick Create PIN Advanced User SettingsClick OK HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setting your preferences Your personal ID cardFingerprint tab Backing up and restoring your data Show scan quality feedbackClick Back up data Click Restore data Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Drive Encryption General tasks Click FeaturesActivating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drivesHardware encryption Software encryptionLogging in after Drive Encryption is activated Deactivating Drive EncryptionSmart cards Pcmcia readersUSB readers Protect your data by encrypting your hard drive Click SettingsDisplaying encryption status Under My Data, click Drive EncryptionAdvanced tasks Managing Drive Encryption administrator taskBackup and recovery administrator task Recovering encryption keysBacking up encryption keys Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Privacy Manager Managing Privacy Manager Certificates Setup proceduresRequesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Request a Privacy Manager CertificateImporting a third-party certificate Setting up a Privacy Manager CertificateViewing Privacy Manager Certificate details Setting a default Privacy Manager CertificateRenewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Certificate detailsRestoring a Privacy Manager Certificate Deleting a Privacy Manager CertificateRevoking your Privacy Manager Certificate Click AdvancedManaging Trusted Contacts Adding Trusted ContactsAdding a Trusted Contact Adding Trusted Contacts using Microsoft Outlook contacts Viewing Trusted Contact details Deleting a Trusted ContactChecking revocation status for a Trusted Contact Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft Outlook Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft OutlookSigning and sending an e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office 2007 document Sealing and sending an e-mail messageViewing a sealed e-mail message Signing a Microsoft Office document Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft OfficeAdding a suggested signers signature line Encrypting a Microsoft Office documentRemoving encryption from a Microsoft Office document Sending an encrypted Microsoft Office documentViewing a signed Microsoft Office document Viewing an encrypted Microsoft Office document Restoring Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Backing up Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted ContactsCentral administration of Privacy Manager File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Shredding Free space bleaching Opening File Sanitizer Setting a free space bleaching schedule Setting a shred scheduleSelecting a predefined shred profile Selecting or creating a shred profileCustomizing a shred profile High Security Medium Security Low SecurityCustomizing a simple delete profile Page Using a key sequence to initiate shredding Using the File Sanitizer icon Manually shredding one assetManually shredding all selected items Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation Manually activating free space bleachingViewing the log files Click Bleach NowDevice Access Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Device Access Manager Simple Configuration Configuring device accessStarting the background service Device Class ConfigurationPage Denying access to a user or group Allowing access for a user or a groupDevice class All devices Individual device Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group Jita Configuration Removing settings for a user or a groupResetting the configuration Creating an extendable Jita for a user or group Creating a Jita for a user or groupDisabling a Jita for a user or group Device Administrators group Advanced SettingsUnmanaged Device Classes ESATA SupportPage Go to https//cc.absolute.com Theft recoveryEmbedded 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 Using the personal secure drive Encrypting files and foldersSending and receiving encrypted e-mail Changing the Basic User Key password Creating a backup file Restoring certification data from the backup fileBacking up and restoring Resetting a user password Changing the owner passwordMigrating keys with the Migration Wizard Localized password exceptions Page Special key handling BiosBios What to do when a password is rejected Glossary Device access control policy Cryptographic service provider CSPEmergency recovery archive CryptographyEncryption File System EFS Power-on authenticationFingerprint Free space bleachingRestore RebootRevocation password Sata device modeSuggested signer Windows administratorToken Trusted ContactIndex Face JitaPage

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