Creating a secure password | HP 2 Base Model manual

Creating a secure password

When creating passwords, you must first follow any specifications that are set by the program. In general, however, consider the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce the chances of your password being compromised:

●Use passwords with more than 6 characters, preferably more than 8.

●Mix the case of letters throughout your password.

●Whenever possible, mix alphanumeric characters and include special characters and punctuation marks.

●Substitute special characters or numbers for letters in a key word. For example, you can use the number 1 for letters I or L.

●Combine words from 2 or more languages.

●Split a word or phrase with numbers or special characters in the middle, for example, “Mary2-2Cat45.”

●Do not use a password that would appear in a dictionary.

●Do not use your name for the password, or any other personal information, such as your birth date, pet names, or mother's maiden name, even if you spell it backwards.

●Change passwords regularly. You might change only a couple of characters that increment.

●If you write down your password, do not store it in a commonly visible place very close to the computer.

●Do not save the password in a file, such as an e-mail, on the computer.

●Do not share accounts or tell anyone your password.

Backing up and restoring HP ProtectTools credentials

You can use the Backup and Restore feature of HP ProtectTools to select and back up HP ProtectTools credentials data and settings.

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HP 2 Base Model manual Creating a secure password, Backing up and restoring HP ProtectTools credentials

Contents

HP ProtectTools First Edition January Document Part Number Table of contents HP ProtectTools Security Manager Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 100 112 102107 Application Features Introduction to security HP ProtectTools features Module Key features HP ProtectTools features Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Privacy Manager for HP ProtectToolsComputrace for HP ProtectTools formerly LoJack Pro Page Protecting against targeted theft Restricting access to sensitive dataAchieving key security objectives Creating strong password policies Assigning security roles Managing HP ProtectTools passwordsAdditional security elements Additional security elements Creating a secure password Backing up and restoring HP ProtectTools credentials Getting started with the Setup Wizard Page HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Opening HP ProtectTools Administrative Console Using Administrative Console Security Users Credentials Logon Policy Configuring your systemSetting up authentication for your computer Session Policy SettingsManaging users Fingerprints CredentialsSpareKey Smart card Face Configuring your applications Updates and MessagesGeneral tab Applications tab HP ProtectTools Security Manager Opening Security Manager Using the Security Manager dashboard Blue-OK Security Applications StatusHP ProtectTools desktop gadget Password Manager My Logons Adding logons Editing logons Managing your logons Using the Logons menuOrganizing logons into categories Assessing your password strength Password Manager icon settings Click Continue VeriSign Identity Protection VIPClick Add Logon Credential Manager SettingsChanging your Windows password Setting up your SpareKey Enrolling your fingerprints Setting up a smart card Click the Administration tabUnder Central Management, click Setup Wizard Initializing the smart card Configuring the smart card Enrolling scenes for face logon Advanced User Settings Click Create PIN Click OK HP ProtectTools Security Manager Fingerprint tab Setting your preferencesYour personal ID card Click Back up data Backing up and restoring your dataShow scan quality feedback Click Restore data Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Drive Encryption Click Features General tasksActivating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives Activating Drive Encryption for self-encrypting drives Software encryption Hardware encryption Deactivating Drive Encryption Logging in after Drive Encryption is activated USB readers Smart cardsPcmcia readers Click Settings Protect your data by encrypting your hard driveDisplaying encryption status Under My Data, click Drive Encryption Managing Drive Encryption administrator task Advanced tasks Backing up encryption keys Backup and recovery administrator taskRecovering encryption keys Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Privacy Manager Setup procedures Managing Privacy Manager CertificatesRequesting a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Request a Privacy Manager Certificate Setting up a Privacy Manager Certificate Importing a third-party certificate Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate Viewing Privacy Manager Certificate detailsRenewing a Privacy Manager Certificate Click Certificate details Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate Restoring a Privacy Manager CertificateRevoking your Privacy Manager Certificate Click Advanced Adding a Trusted Contact Managing Trusted ContactsAdding Trusted Contacts Adding Trusted Contacts using Microsoft Outlook contacts Checking revocation status for a Trusted Contact Viewing Trusted Contact detailsDeleting a Trusted Contact Signing and sending an e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft OutlookConfiguring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Outlook Viewing a sealed e-mail message Using Privacy Manager in a Microsoft Office 2007 documentSealing and sending an e-mail message Configuring Privacy Manager for Microsoft Office Signing a Microsoft Office document Encrypting a Microsoft Office document Adding a suggested signers signature line Viewing a signed Microsoft Office document Removing encryption from a Microsoft Office documentSending an encrypted Microsoft Office document Viewing an encrypted Microsoft Office document Backing up Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Restoring Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts Central administration of Privacy Manager File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Shredding Free space bleaching Opening File Sanitizer Setting a shred schedule Setting a free space bleaching schedule Selecting or creating a shred profile Selecting a predefined shred profileCustomizing a shred profile High Security Medium Security Low Security Customizing a simple delete profile Page Using a key sequence to initiate shredding Manually shredding all selected items Using the File Sanitizer iconManually shredding one asset Manually activating free space bleaching Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operationViewing the log files Click Bleach Now Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools select models only Opening Device Access Manager Configuring device access Simple Configuration Device Class Configuration Starting the background servicePage Device class All devices Individual device Denying access to a user or groupAllowing access for a user or a group Allowing access to a specific device for one user of a group Resetting the configuration Jita ConfigurationRemoving settings for a user or a group Creating a Jita for a user or group Creating an extendable Jita for a user or group Disabling a Jita for a user or group Advanced Settings Device Administrators group ESATA Support Unmanaged Device ClassesPage Theft recovery Go to https//cc.absolute.com Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools select models only Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup Initializing the embedded security chip Setting up the basic user account Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail Using the personal secure driveEncrypting files and folders Changing the Basic User Key password Backing up and restoring Creating a backup fileRestoring certification data from the backup file Changing the owner password Resetting a user password Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard Localized password exceptions Page Bios Special key handling Bios What to do when a password is rejected Glossary Cryptographic service provider CSP Device access control policyEmergency recovery archive Cryptography Power-on authentication Encryption File System EFSFingerprint Free space bleaching Reboot RestoreRevocation password Sata device mode Windows administrator Suggested signerToken Trusted Contact Index Jita FacePage