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6 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools

Privacy Manager is a tool used to obtain Certificates of Authority, which verify the source, integrity, and security of communication when using Microsoft mail, Microsoft Office documents, and Instant Messenger.

Privacy Manager leverages the security infrastructure provided by HP ProtectTools Security Manager, which includes the following security logon methods:

●Windows password

●Smart card

You may use any of the above security logon methods in Privacy Manager.

Opening Privacy Manager

To open Privacy Manager:

1.Click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager.

2.In the Security Manager left pane, click Privacy Manager.

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Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, highlight Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools, and then click Configuration.

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On the toolbar of a Microsoft Outlook e-mail message, click the down arrow next to Send Securely, and then click Certificate Manager or Trusted Contact Manager.

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On the toolbar of a Microsoft Office document, click the down arrow next to Sign and Encrypt, and then click Certificate Manager or Trusted Contact Manager.

Setup procedures

Managing Privacy Manager Certificates

Manager Certificates protect data and messages using a cryptographic technology called public key infrastructure (PKI). PKI requires users to obtain cryptographic keys and a Privacy Manager Certificate issued by a certificate authority (CA). Unlike most data encryption and authentication software that only requires you to authenticate periodically, Privacy Manager requires authentication each time you sign an e-mail message or a Microsoft Office document using a cryptographic key. Privacy Manager makes the process of saving and sending your important information safe and secure.

Requesting and installing a Privacy Manager Certificate

Before you can use the Privacy Manager features, you must request and install a Privacy Manager Certificate (from within Privacy Manager) using a valid e-mail address. The e-mail address must be

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