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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On the toolbar of a Microsoft Outlook
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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 CertificatesManager 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
Before you can use the Privacy Manager features, you must request and install a Privacy Manager Certificate (from within Privacy Manager) using a valid
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