HP dx2030 manual Using the Personal Secure Drive, Encrypting files and folders

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NOTE: To use secure e-mail, you must first configure the e-mail client to use a digital certificate that is created with Embedded Security. If a digital certificate is not available, you must obtain one from a certification authority. For instructions on configuring your e-mail and obtaining a digital certificate, refer to the e-mail client software Help.

General tasks

After the basic user account is set up, you can perform the following tasks:

●Encrypting files and folders

●Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail

Using the Personal Secure Drive

After setting up the PSD, you are prompted to type the Basic User Key password at the next logon. If the Basic User Key password is entered correctly, you can access the PSD directly from Windows Explorer.

Encrypting files and folders

When working with encrypted files, consider the following rules:

●Only files and folders on NTFS partitions can be encrypted. Files and folders on FAT partitions cannot be encrypted.

●System files and compressed files cannot be encrypted, and encrypted files cannot be compressed.

●Temporary folders should be encrypted, because they are potentially of interest to hackers.

●A recovery policy is automatically set up when you encrypt a file or folder for the first time. This policy ensures that if you lose your encryption certificates and private keys, you will be able to use a recovery agent to decrypt your information.

NOTE: Encrypting files and folders is not supported on Windows Home versions.

To encrypt files and folders:

1.Right-click the file or folder that you want to encrypt.

2.Click Encrypt.

3.Click one of the following options:

●Apply changes to this folder only

●Apply changes to this folder, subfolders, and files

4.Click OK.

Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail

Embedded Security enables you to send and receive encrypted e-mail, but the procedures vary depending upon the program you use to access your e-mail. For more information, refer to the Embedded Security software Help, and the software Help for your e-mail program.

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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 Introduction to security Function FeaturesModule Key features HP ProtectTools featuresCredential Manager Password Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security 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 Protecting against targeted theft Restricting access to sensitive dataPassword Manager for HP ProtectTools on Creating strong password policiesAdditional security elements Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsAssigning security roles Bios Creating a secure passwordBacking up credentials and settings About HP ProtectTools Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative ConsoleUsing the Administrative Console Configuring your system Getting Started Setup WizardDefining Security Manager authentication policies Enabling security featuresLogon tab Session tabManaging Users Defining SettingsAdding a user Specifying device settings Configuring Applications SettingsRemoving a user Checking user statusEncrypting Drives Managing Device AccessHP ProtectTools Security Manager Logging in after Security Manager is configuredSetting credentials Managing passwordsChanging your Windows password Setting up a Smart CardManaging communication privacy Enable security features window, click NextInitializing the Smart Card Registering the Smart CardActivating theft recovery Viewing device accessShredding or bleaching files Viewing drive encryption statusBackup and Restore Setting preferencesAdding applications Backing up your dataRestoring your data Click Restore dataChanging your Windows user name and picture Password Manager for HP ProtectTools Editing logons Adding logonsOrganizing logons into categories Using the Logons menuPassword Manager Icon settings Assessing your password strengthManaging your logons To manage your logonsDrive Encryption for HP ProtectTools General tasks Setup proceduresAdvanced tasks Creating backup keys Backup and recovery administrator taskEncrypting or decrypting individual drives Click the Change Encryption buttonPrivacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Requesting and installing a Privacy Manager CertificateOpening Privacy Manager Managing Privacy Manager CertificatesViewing Privacy Manager Certificate details Installing a Privacy Manager CertificateRequesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Click the Request a Privacy Manager certificate buttonRenewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Setting a default Privacy Manager CertificateDeleting a Privacy Manager Certificate Restoring a Privacy Manager CertificateManaging Trusted Contacts Revoking your Privacy Manager CertificateAdding Trusted Contacts Click AdvancedAdding a Trusted Contact Viewing Trusted Contact details Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OfficeDeleting a Trusted Contact Checking revocation status for a Trusted ContactSigning a Microsoft Office document Configuring Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office documentEncrypting a Microsoft Office document Adding a suggested signers signature lineSending an encrypted Microsoft Office document Removing the encryption from a Microsoft Office documentViewing a signed Microsoft Office document Viewing an encrypted Microsoft Office documentConfiguring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Outlook Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OutlookSigning and sending an e-mail message Sealing and sending an e-mail messageImporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Exporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted ContactsClick Export migration file Click Import migration fileOpening File Sanitizer File Sanitizer for HP ProtectToolsAbout shredding About free space bleachingSetting a shred schedule Setting a free space bleaching scheduleSelecting or creating a shred profile Selecting a predefined shred profileCustomizing a simple delete profile Customizing an advanced security shred profileUsing the File Sanitizer icon Using a key sequence to initiate shreddingManually shredding all selected items Manually shredding one assetManually activating free space bleaching Click Bleach Now Viewing the log files Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operationEmbedded Security for HP ProtectTools Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer SetupSelect 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 Resetting a user password Changing the owner passwordBacking up and restoring Migrating keys with the Migration WizardStarting background service Device Access Manager for HP ProtectToolsSimple configuration Just In Time Authentication Jita Configuration Device class configuration advancedDenying or allowing access to a user or group Adding a user or a groupCreating an extendable Jita for a user or group Creating a Jita for a user or groupDisabling a Jita for a user or group Advanced SettingsGo to https//cc.absolute.com Computrace for HP ProtectToolsGlossary Emergency recovery archive Drive Encryption key recovery servicePower-on authentication RebootSeal for trusted contacts Revocation passwordSecurity logon method Send Security buttonTrusted message Windows administratorTrusted Platform Module TPM embedded security chip Trusted senderIndex Password Restricting

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