Lenovo ThinkCentre M50 Client Security Password Manager v1.3 - User's Guide (E - Page 9

Chapter 1. Introduction to the IBM Client Security Password Manager The IBM Client Security Password Manager enables you to manage your sensitive and easy-to-forget login information, such as user IDs, passwords, and other personal information, with IBM Client Security. The IBM Client Security Password Manager stores all information through the IBM Security Chip so that your UVM user authentication policy controls access to your secure applications and Web sites. This means that rather than having to remember and provide a plethora of individual passwords-- all subject to different rules and expiration dates-- you only have to remember one passphrase, provide your fingerprint, provide your proximity badge, or any combination of identification elements. The IBM Client Security Password Manager enables you to perform the following functions: v Encrypt all stored information through the IBM embedded Security Chip The IBM Password Manager automatically encrypts all information through the IBM embedded Security Chip. This ensures that all your sensitive password information is secured by the IBM Client Security encryption keys. v Transfer user IDs and passwords quickly and easily utilizing a simple type-and-transfer interface Use the IBM Password Manager type-and-transfer interface to place information directly into the logon dialog of your web browser or application. This helps minimize typing errors and enables you to save all of your information securely through the IBM embedded Security Chip. v Autokey user IDs and passwords The IBM Password Manager automates your login process, entering your login information automatically when you access Web sites entered into the IBM Password Manager. v Export your sensitive login information to a secure browser The IBM Password Manager enables you to export your sensitive login information so that you can securely carry it from computer to computer. When you export your login information from IBm Password Manager, a password-protected export file is created that can be stored on removable media. You can use this file to access your user information and passwords. v Generate random passwords The IBM Password Manager enables you to generate random passwords for each Web site or application. This enables you to increase the security of your data because each application will have much more rigorous password protection enabled. Random passwords are far more secure than user-defined passwords because experience indicates that most users use easy-to-remember personal information for passwords that are often relatively easy to crack. v Edit entries using the Password Manager interface The IBM Password Manager enables you to edit all of your account entries and set up all optional password features in one easy-to-use interface. This makes managing your passwords and personal information quick and easy. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 1