HP 2 Base Model manual Glossary

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Glossary

activation

The task that must be completed before any of the Drive Encryption features are accessible. Drive Encryption is activated using the HP ProtectTools Setup Wizard. Only an administrator can activate Drive Encryption. The activation process consists of activating the software, encrypting the drive, creating a user account, and creating the initial backup encryption key on a removable storage device.

administrator

See Windows administrator.

asset

A data component consisting of personal information or files, historical and Web-related data, and so on, which is located on the hard drive.

ATM

Automatic Technology Manager, which allows network administrators to manage systems remotely at the BIOS level.

authentication

The process of verifying whether a user is authorized to perform a task such as accessing a computer, modifying settings for a particular program, or viewing secured data.

automatic shredding

Scheduled shredding that the user sets in File Sanitizer.

background service

The HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing background service, which must be running for device access control policies to be applied. It can be viewed from within the Services application under the Administrative Tools option in Control Panel. If it is not running, HP ProtectTools Security Manager attempts to start it when device access control policies are applied.

backup

Using the backup feature to save a copy of important program information to a location outside the program. It can then be used for restoring the information at a later date to the same computer or another one.

biometric

Category of authentication credentials that use a physical feature, such as a fingerprint, to identify a user.

certification authority (CA)

A service that issues the certificates required to run a public key infrastructure.

console

A central location where you can access and manage the features and settings in HP ProtectTools Administrative Console.

credentials

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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 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 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 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 ConsoleSetting up authentication for your computer Configuring your systemLogon Policy Managing users SettingsSession Policy SpareKey CredentialsFingerprints Face Smart cardApplications tab Configuring your applicationsUpdates and Messages General tabHP ProtectTools Security Manager Opening Security Manager Using the Security Manager dashboard HP ProtectTools desktop gadget Security Applications StatusBlue-OK My Logons Password ManagerAdding logons Editing logons Organizing logons into categories Using the Logons menuManaging your logons Password Manager icon settings Assessing your password strengthClick Add Logon VeriSign Identity Protection VIPClick Continue Changing your Windows password SettingsCredential Manager Enrolling your fingerprints Setting up your SpareKeyInitializing the smart card Setting up a smart cardClick the Administration tab Under Central Management, click Setup WizardEnrolling scenes for face logon Configuring the smart cardClick Create PIN Advanced User SettingsClick 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 self-encrypting drives Click FeaturesGeneral tasks Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drivesHardware encryption Software encryptionLogging in after Drive Encryption is activated Deactivating Drive EncryptionPcmcia readers Smart cardsUSB readers Under My Data, click Drive Encryption Click SettingsProtect your data by encrypting your hard drive Displaying encryption statusAdvanced tasks Managing Drive Encryption administrator taskRecovering encryption keys Backup and recovery administrator taskBacking up encryption keys Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Privacy Manager Click Request a Privacy Manager Certificate Setup proceduresManaging Privacy Manager Certificates Requesting a Privacy Manager CertificateImporting a third-party certificate Setting up a Privacy Manager CertificateClick Certificate details Setting a default Privacy Manager CertificateViewing Privacy Manager Certificate details Renewing a Privacy Manager CertificateClick Advanced Deleting a Privacy Manager CertificateRestoring a Privacy Manager Certificate Revoking your Privacy Manager CertificateAdding 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 Signing a Microsoft Office document Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft OfficeAdding a suggested signers signature line Encrypting a Microsoft Office documentSending an encrypted Microsoft Office document Removing encryption from a 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 scheduleHigh Security Medium Security Low Security Selecting or creating a shred profileSelecting a predefined shred profile Customizing a shred profileCustomizing 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 Click Bleach Now Manually activating free space bleachingAborting a shred or free space bleaching operation Viewing the log filesDevice Access Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Device Access Manager Simple Configuration Configuring device accessStarting the background service Device Class ConfigurationPage 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 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 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 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 Cryptography Cryptographic service provider CSPDevice access control policy Emergency recovery archiveFree space bleaching Power-on authenticationEncryption File System EFS FingerprintSata device mode RebootRestore Revocation passwordTrusted Contact Windows administratorSuggested signer TokenIndex Face JitaPage

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