HP 2 Base Model manual HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console

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3HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console

HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Administration of HP ProtectTools Security Manager is provided through the Administrative Console feature.

Additional applications are available (select models only) in the Security Manager dashboard to assist with recovery of the computer if it is lost or stolen.

Using the console, the local administrator can perform the following tasks:

●Enabling or disabling security features

●Specifying required credentials for authentication

●Managing users of the computer

●Adjusting device-specific parameters

●Configuring installed Security Manager applications

●Adding additional Security Manager applications

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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 100 112 102107 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 ProtectToolsEmbedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Privacy Manager for HP ProtectToolsComputrace for HP ProtectTools formerly LoJack Pro Page 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 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 ConsoleLogon Policy Configuring your systemSetting up authentication for your computer Session Policy SettingsManaging users Fingerprints CredentialsSpareKey Face Smart cardApplications tab Configuring your applicationsUpdates and Messages General tabHP ProtectTools Security Manager Opening Security Manager Using the Security Manager dashboard Blue-OK Security Applications StatusHP ProtectTools desktop gadget My Logons Password ManagerAdding logons Editing logons Managing your logons Using the Logons menuOrganizing logons into categories Password Manager icon settings Assessing your password strengthClick Continue VeriSign Identity Protection VIPClick Add Logon Credential Manager SettingsChanging your Windows password 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 Fingerprint tab Setting your preferencesYour personal ID card Click Back up data Backing up and restoring your dataShow scan quality feedback 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 EncryptionUSB readers Smart cardsPcmcia readers Under My Data, click Drive Encryption Click SettingsProtect your data by encrypting your hard drive Displaying encryption statusAdvanced tasks Managing Drive Encryption administrator taskBacking up encryption keys Backup and recovery administrator taskRecovering 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 a Trusted Contact Managing Trusted ContactsAdding Trusted Contacts Adding Trusted Contacts using Microsoft Outlook contacts Checking revocation status for a Trusted Contact Viewing Trusted Contact detailsDeleting a Trusted Contact Signing and sending an e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OutlookConfiguring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Outlook Viewing a sealed e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office 2007 documentSealing and sending an e-mail message Signing a Microsoft Office document Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft OfficeAdding a suggested signers signature line Encrypting a Microsoft Office documentViewing a signed Microsoft Office document Removing encryption from a Microsoft Office documentSending an encrypted 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 all selected items Using the File Sanitizer iconManually shredding one asset 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 Device class All devices Individual device Denying access to a user or groupAllowing access for a user or a group Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group Resetting the configuration Jita ConfigurationRemoving settings for a user or a group 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 Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail Using the personal secure driveEncrypting files and folders Changing the Basic User Key password Backing up and restoring Creating a backup fileRestoring certification data from the backup file 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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