HP dx2030 Drive Encryption key recovery service, Drive Encryption logon screen, DriveLock, Reboot

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Drive Encryption key recovery service.

The SafeBoot Recovery Service. It stores a copy of the encryption key, enabling you to access your computer if you forget your password and do not have access to your local backup key. You must create an account with the service to set up online access to your backup key.

Drive Encryption logon screen.

A logon screen that is displayed before Windows starts up. Users must enter their Windows user name and the password or Smart Card PIN. Under most circumstances, entering the correct information at the Drive Encryption logon screen allows access directly into Windows without having to log in again at the Windows logon screen.

DriveLock

Security feature that links the hard drive to a user and requires the user to correctly type the DriveLock password when the computer starts up.

emergency recovery archive.

Protected storage area that allows the reencryption of basic user keys from one platform owner key to another.

Encryption File System (EFS).

System that encrypts all files and subfolders within the selected folder.

encryption.

Procedure, such as use of an algorithm, employed in cryptography to convert plain text into cipher text in order to prevent unauthorized recipients from reading that data. There are many types of data encryption, and they are the basis of network security. Common types include Data Encryption Standard and public-key encryption.

free space bleaching.

The secure writing of random data over deleted assets on the hard drive to distort the contents of the deleted assets, making recovery of the data more difficult.

key sequence.

A combination of specific keys that, when pressed, initiates an automatic shred—for example, Ctrl+Alt+S.

manual shred.

Immediate shredding of an asset or selected assets, which bypasses the automatic shred schedule.

migration.

A task that allows the management, restoration, and transfer of Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts.

network account.

Windows user or administrator account, either on a local computer, in a workgroup, or on a domain.

personal secure drive (PSD).

Provides a protected storage area for sensitive information.

power-on authentication.

Security feature that requires a password when the computer is turned on.

Privacy Manager certificate.

A digital certificate that requires authentication each time you use it for cryptographic operations, such as signing and encrypting e-mail messages and Microsoft Office documents.

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Standard that defines the interfaces for creating, using, and administering certificates and cryptographic keys.

reboot.

Process of restarting the computer.

reveal.

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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 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 Protecting against targeted theft Restricting access to sensitive dataPassword Manager for HP ProtectTools on Creating strong password policiesManaging HP ProtectTools passwords Additional security elementsAssigning security roles Bios Creating a secure passwordBacking up credentials and settings HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console About HP ProtectTools Administrative ConsoleUsing the Administrative Console Configuring your system Getting Started Setup WizardDefining Security Manager authentication policies Enabling security featuresLogon tab Session tabDefining Settings Managing UsersAdding 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 Setup procedures General tasksAdvanced 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 NowViewing the log files Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operationEmbedded Security for HP ProtectTools Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer SetupSetting 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 Resetting a user password Changing the owner passwordBacking up and restoring Migrating keys with the Migration WizardDevice Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Starting background serviceSimple 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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