HP dx2030 manual HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console

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About HP ProtectTools Administrative Console

Administration of HP ProtectTools Security Manager is provided through the Administrative Console. Using the console, the local administrator can:

●Enable or disable security features

●Manage users of the computer

●Adjust device-specific parameters

●Configure Security Manager applications

●Add additional Security Manager applications

Using the Administrative Console

The Security Manager Administrative Console is the central location for administering HP ProtectTools Security Manager.

To open the console:

●Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP ProtectTools Administrative Console, or

●Click the Administration link in the lower-left corner of the Security Manager console.

The Administrative Console consists of two panes: a left pane and a right pane. The left pane contains the administrative tools. The right pane contains the working area for configuring the tools.

The Administrative Console left pane consists of the following:

●Home - Provides easy access to commonly used tasks, including enabling security features, specifying security credentials, and managing users.

●System - Manages configuration of system-wide security features, users, and authentication devices such as smart card readers.

●Applications - Includes tools for configuring the behavior of Security Manager and its applications.

●Data - Provides tools for managing drive encryptions and backing up and recovering encryption keys.

●Computer - Device Access Manager provides advanced security options to selectively disallow various types of devices that could compromise PC security and set access permissions for various users and groups.

●Communications - Privacy Manager allows the user to manage third-party certificates for e-mail authentication. Embedded Security allows the user to exchange TPM encrypted e-mail.

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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 ProtectToolsFile Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsPrivacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Achieving key security objectives Accessing HP ProtectTools SecurityComputrace for HP ProtectTools formerly known as LoJack Pro Restricting access to sensitive data Protecting against targeted theftCreating strong password policies Password Manager for HP ProtectTools onAdditional security elements Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsAssigning security roles Creating a secure password BiosBacking up credentials and settings About HP ProtectTools Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative ConsoleUsing the Administrative Console Getting Started Setup Wizard Configuring your systemLogon tab Enabling security featuresDefining Security Manager authentication policies Session tabManaging Users Defining SettingsAdding a user Removing a user Configuring Applications SettingsSpecifying device settings Checking user statusManaging Device Access Encrypting DrivesLogging in after Security Manager is configured HP ProtectTools Security ManagerChanging your Windows password Managing passwordsSetting credentials Setting up a Smart CardInitializing the Smart Card Enable security features window, click NextManaging communication privacy Registering the Smart CardShredding or bleaching files Viewing device accessActivating theft recovery Viewing drive encryption statusAdding applications Setting preferencesBackup and Restore 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 categoriesManaging your logons Assessing your password strengthPassword Manager Icon settings To manage your logonsDrive Encryption for HP ProtectTools General tasks Setup proceduresAdvanced tasks Encrypting or decrypting individual drives Backup and recovery administrator taskCreating backup keys Click the Change Encryption buttonOpening Privacy Manager Requesting and installing a Privacy Manager CertificatePrivacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Managing Privacy Manager CertificatesRequesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Installing a Privacy Manager CertificateViewing Privacy Manager Certificate details Click the Request a Privacy Manager certificate buttonDeleting a Privacy Manager Certificate Setting a default Privacy Manager CertificateRenewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Restoring a Privacy Manager CertificateAdding Trusted Contacts Revoking your Privacy Manager CertificateManaging Trusted Contacts Click AdvancedAdding a Trusted Contact Deleting a Trusted Contact Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OfficeViewing Trusted Contact details 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 documentViewing a signed Microsoft Office document Removing the encryption from a Microsoft Office documentSending an encrypted Microsoft Office document Viewing an encrypted Microsoft Office documentSigning and sending an e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OutlookConfiguring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Outlook Sealing and sending an e-mail messageClick Export migration file Exporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted ContactsImporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Click Import migration fileAbout shredding File Sanitizer for HP ProtectToolsOpening File Sanitizer About free space bleachingSelecting or creating a shred profile Setting a free space bleaching scheduleSetting a shred schedule 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 activating free space bleaching Manually shredding one assetManually shredding all selected items 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 ProtectToolsSelect Embedded security device state and change to Enable Setting up the basic user accountInitializing the embedded security chip Encrypting files and folders Using the Personal Secure DriveSending and receiving encrypted e-mail Backing up and restoring Changing the owner passwordResetting a user password Migrating keys with the Migration WizardStarting background service Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsSimple configuration Denying or allowing access to a user or group Device class configuration advancedJust In Time Authentication Jita Configuration 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 Power-on authentication Drive Encryption key recovery serviceEmergency recovery archive RebootSecurity logon method Revocation passwordSeal for trusted contacts Send Security buttonTrusted Platform Module TPM embedded security chip Windows administratorTrusted message Trusted senderIndex Password Restricting
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dx2030 specifications

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