HP dx2030 manual Creating a secure password, Bios

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HP ProtectTools password

Set in this

Function

 

HP ProtectTools module

 

 

 

 

Smart Card PIN

Smart Card Security

Can be used as a multifactor authentication

 

 

option.

 

 

Can be used as a Windows authentication.

 

 

Authenticates users of Drive Encryption, if

 

 

the Smart Card token is selected.

 

 

 

Computer Setup password

BIOS, by IT administrator

Protects access to the Computer Setup

NOTE: Also known as BIOS

 

utility.

 

 

administrator, F10 Setup, or

 

 

Security Setup password

 

 

 

 

 

Power-on password

BIOS

Protects access to the computer contents

 

 

when the computer is turned on, restarted,

 

 

or restored from hibernation.

 

 

 

Windows Logon password

Windows Control Panel

Can be used for manual logon.

 

 

 

Creating a secure password

When creating passwords, you must first follow any specifications that are set by the program. In general, however, consider the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce the chances of your password being compromised:

●Use passwords with more than 6 characters, preferably more than 8.

●Mix the case of letters throughout your password.

●Whenever possible, mix alphanumeric characters and include special characters and punctuation marks.

●Substitute special characters or numbers for letters in a key word. For example, you can use the number 1 for letters I or L.

●Combine words from 2 or more languages.

●Split a word or phrase with numbers or special characters in the middle, for example, “Mary2-2Cat45.”

●Do not use a password that would appear in a dictionary.

●Do not use your name for the password, or any other personal information, such as birth date, pet names, or mother's maiden name, even if you spell it backwards.

●Change passwords regularly. You might change only a couple of characters that increment.

●If you write down your password, do not store it in a commonly visible place very close to the computer.

●Do not save the password in a file, such as an e-mail, on the computer.

●Do not share accounts or tell anyone your password.

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Contents HP ProtectTools Security Software, Version HP ProtectTools Security Software User Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents HP ProtectTools Security Manager Vii Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Computrace for HP ProtectTools Glossary Index Enww Function Features Introduction to securityHP ProtectTools features Module Key featuresCredential Manager Password Manager for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectToolsPrivacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsFile Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Computrace for HP ProtectTools formerly known as LoJack Pro Accessing HP ProtectTools SecurityAchieving key security objectives Restricting access to sensitive data Protecting against targeted theftCreating strong password policies Password Manager for HP ProtectTools onAssigning security roles Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsAdditional security elements Creating a secure password BiosBacking up credentials and settings Using the Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative ConsoleAbout HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Getting Started Setup Wizard Configuring your systemEnabling security features Defining Security Manager authentication policiesLogon tab Session tabAdding a user Defining SettingsManaging Users Configuring Applications Settings Specifying device settingsRemoving a user Checking user statusManaging Device Access Encrypting DrivesLogging in after Security Manager is configured HP ProtectTools Security ManagerManaging passwords Setting credentialsChanging your Windows password Setting up a Smart CardEnable security features window, click Next Managing communication privacyInitializing the Smart Card Registering the Smart CardViewing device access Activating theft recoveryShredding or bleaching files Viewing drive encryption statusSetting preferences Backup and RestoreAdding applications Backing up your dataClick Restore data Restoring your dataChanging your Windows user name and picture Password Manager for HP ProtectTools Adding logons Editing logonsUsing the Logons menu Organizing logons into categoriesAssessing your password strength Password Manager Icon settingsManaging your logons To manage your logonsDrive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Advanced tasks Setup proceduresGeneral tasks Backup and recovery administrator task Creating backup keysEncrypting or decrypting individual drives Click the Change Encryption buttonRequesting and installing a Privacy Manager Certificate Privacy Manager for HP ProtectToolsOpening Privacy Manager Managing Privacy Manager CertificatesInstalling a Privacy Manager Certificate Viewing Privacy Manager Certificate detailsRequesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Click the Request a Privacy Manager certificate buttonSetting a default Privacy Manager Certificate Renewing a Privacy Manager CertificateDeleting a Privacy Manager Certificate Restoring a Privacy Manager CertificateRevoking your Privacy Manager Certificate Managing Trusted ContactsAdding Trusted Contacts Click AdvancedAdding a Trusted Contact Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft Office Viewing Trusted Contact detailsDeleting a Trusted Contact Checking revocation status for a Trusted ContactConfiguring Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office document Signing a Microsoft Office documentAdding a suggested signers signature line Encrypting a Microsoft Office documentRemoving the encryption from a Microsoft Office document Sending an encrypted Microsoft Office documentViewing a signed Microsoft Office document Viewing an encrypted Microsoft Office documentUsing Privacy Manager in Microsoft Outlook Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft OutlookSigning and sending an e-mail message Sealing and sending an e-mail messageExporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted ContactsClick Export migration file Click Import migration fileFile Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Opening File SanitizerAbout shredding About free space bleachingSetting a free space bleaching schedule Setting a shred scheduleSelecting or creating a shred profile Selecting a predefined shred profileCustomizing an advanced security shred profile Customizing a simple delete profileUsing a key sequence to initiate shredding Using the File Sanitizer iconManually shredding one asset Manually shredding all selected itemsManually activating free space bleaching Click Bleach NowAborting a shred or free space bleaching operation Viewing the log filesEnabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup Embedded Security for HP ProtectToolsInitializing the embedded security chip Setting up the basic user accountSelect Embedded security device state and change to Enable Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail Using the Personal Secure DriveEncrypting files and folders Changing the owner password Resetting a user passwordBacking up and restoring Migrating keys with the Migration WizardSimple configuration Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsStarting background service Device class configuration advanced Just In Time Authentication Jita ConfigurationDenying or allowing access to a user or group Adding a user or a groupCreating a Jita for a user or group Creating an extendable Jita for a user or groupAdvanced Settings Disabling a Jita for a user or groupComputrace for HP ProtectTools Go to https//cc.absolute.comGlossary Drive Encryption key recovery service Emergency recovery archivePower-on authentication RebootRevocation password Seal for trusted contactsSecurity logon method Send Security buttonWindows administrator Trusted messageTrusted Platform Module TPM embedded security chip Trusted senderIndex Password Restricting
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