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Securing your computer and information, Protecting the computer, Using passwords

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8 Securing your computer and information Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use. The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in Setup Utility. To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power-on authentication using passwords Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (f10) Unauthorized access to data Administrator password in Setup Utility* ● Firewall software (not installed in the Ubuntu operating system by default) ● Operating system updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility settings and other system identification information Administrator password in Setup Utility* Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) *Setup Utility is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Setup Utility, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections. Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in the operating system or in Setup Utility, which is preinstalled on the computer. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in a secure place. Protecting the computer 35

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Securing your computer and information
Protecting the computer
NOTE:
Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks
or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and
data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features
you need to use.
The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the
following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in Setup Utility.
To protect against
Use this security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
Power-on authentication using passwords
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (
f10
)
Administrator password in Setup Utility*
Unauthorized access to data
●
Firewall software (not installed in the Ubuntu operating
system by default)
●
Operating system updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility settings and other
system identification information
Administrator password in Setup Utility*
Unauthorized removal of the computer
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
*Setup Utility is a utility accessed by pressing
f10
when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Setup Utility, you
must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several
types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information.
Passwords can be set in the operating system or in Setup Utility, which is preinstalled on the
computer.
NOTE:
To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in
a secure place.
Protecting the computer
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