HP 2 Base Model manual General tasks, Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives

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General tasks

Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives

Standard hard drives are encrypted using software encryption. Follow these steps to activate Drive Encryption:

1.Use the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard to activate Drive Encryption.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions until the Enable security features page is displayed, and then continue with step 4 below.

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1.Click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console.

2.In the left pane, click the + icon to the left of Security to display the available options.

3.Click Features.

4.Select the Drive Encryption check box, and then click Next.

NOTE: If no hard drive is selected for encryption, Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication is activated, but the drive(s) will not be encrypted.

5.Under Drives to be encrypted, select the check box for the hard drive that you want to encrypt, and then click Next.

6.To back up the encryption key, insert the storage device into the appropriate slot.

NOTE: To save the encryption key, you must use a USB storage device with the FAT32 format. A floppy disk, USB memory stick, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, or MMC may be used for backup.

7.Under Back up Drive Encryption keys, select the check box for the storage device where the encryption key will be saved.

8.Click Next.

NOTE: The computer will restart.

Drive Encryption has been activated. Encryption of the drive might take a number of hours, depending on the size of the drive.

Refer to the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help for more information.

Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drives

Self-encrypting drives meeting Trusted Computing Group's OPAL specification for self-encrypting drive management can be encrypted using either software encryption or hardware encryption. Follow these steps to activate Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drives:

1.Use the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard to activate Drive Encryption.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions until the Enable security features page is displayed, and then continue with step 4 under either “Software encryption” or “Hardware encryption” below.

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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 FaceConfiguring your applications Updates and MessagesGeneral tab 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 fingerprintsSetting up a smart card Click the Administration tabUnder Central Management, click Setup Wizard 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 Click Features General tasksActivating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drivesSoftware encryption Hardware encryptionDeactivating Drive Encryption Logging in after Drive Encryption is activatedPcmcia readers Smart cardsUSB readers Click Settings Protect your data by encrypting your hard driveDisplaying encryption status 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 Setup procedures Managing Privacy Manager CertificatesRequesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Request a Privacy Manager CertificateSetting up a Privacy Manager Certificate Importing a third-party certificateSetting a default Privacy Manager Certificate Viewing Privacy Manager Certificate detailsRenewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Certificate detailsDeleting a Privacy Manager Certificate Restoring a Privacy Manager CertificateRevoking your 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 scheduleSelecting or creating a shred profile Selecting a predefined shred profileCustomizing a 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 Manually activating free space bleaching Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operationViewing the log files 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 Cryptographic service provider CSP Device access control policyEmergency recovery archive CryptographyPower-on authentication Encryption File System EFSFingerprint Free space bleachingReboot RestoreRevocation password Sata device modeWindows administrator Suggested signerToken Trusted ContactIndex Jita FacePage

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