HP dx2030 manual Enabling security features, Defining Security Manager authentication policies

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Enabling security features

The security features enabled here apply to all users of this computer.

1.In the left pane of the Administrative Console, expand Security, and click on Features.

2.To enable a security feature, click the corresponding check box next to Windows Logon Security and/or Protect data (activates Drive Encryption).

●Windows Logon Security - protects your Windows account(s) by requiring the use of specific credentials for access.

●Protect data - protects your data by encrypting your hard drive(s) using Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, making the information unreadable by those without proper authorization.

3.Click the Next button.

4.Click the Finish button.

Defining Security Manager authentication policies

Security Manager authentication policies for this computer are defined on two tabs, Logon and Session, which specify the credentials required to authenticate each class of user when accessing the computer and HP ProtectTools applications during a user session.

Logon tab

To specify the credentials required to access the computer, decrypt the hard drive, and log on to Windows:

1.In the left pane of the Administrative Console, expand Security and click on Authentication.

2.On the Logon tab, select a category of user from the drop-down list.

3.In the Policy section, specify the authentication credential(s) required for the selected category of user by clicking the check box or boxes next to the listed credentials. You must specify at least one credential.

4.In the Policy section drop-down list, choose whether ANY (only one) of the specified credentials are required, or if ALL of the specified credentials are required in order to authenticate a user.

5.Click the Apply button.

NOTE: If the Policy is set to “ALL of the specified credentials are required to authenticate” and the system is configured for both password and Smart Card and the Smart Card is damaged or lost, all administrators could be locked out of Windows and require special tools to regain access.

Session tab

To define policies governing the credentials required to authenticate a user when logging on to HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session:

1.In the left pane of the Administrative Console, expand Security and click on Authentication.

2.On the Session tab, select a category of user.

3.In the Policy section, specify the authentication credential(s) required for the selected category of user by clicking the check box or boxes next to the listed credentials. You must specify at least one credential.

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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 ProtectToolsDevice Access Manager for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectToolsPrivacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Accessing HP ProtectTools Security Achieving key security objectivesComputrace 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 onManaging HP ProtectTools passwords Additional security elementsAssigning security roles Creating a secure password BiosBacking up credentials and settings HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console About HP ProtectTools Administrative ConsoleUsing the Administrative Console Getting Started Setup Wizard Configuring your systemEnabling security features Defining Security Manager authentication policiesLogon tab Session tabDefining Settings Managing UsersAdding a user 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 Setup procedures General tasksAdvanced 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 ProtectToolsSetting up the basic user account Select Embedded security device state and change to EnableInitializing the embedded security chip Using the Personal Secure Drive Encrypting files and foldersSending and receiving encrypted e-mail Changing the owner password Resetting a user passwordBacking up and restoring Migrating keys with the Migration WizardDevice Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Starting background serviceSimple configuration 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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