HP 8000 HP ProtectTools Guide - Page 63
Initializing the embedded security chip, Setting up the basic user account
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Initializing the embedded security chip In the initialization process for Embedded Security, you will perform the following tasks: ● Set an owner password for the embedded security chip that protects access to all owner functions on the embedded security chip. ● Set up the emergency recovery archive, which is a protected storage area that allows reencryption of the Basic User Keys for all users. To initialize the embedded security chip: 1. Right-click the HP ProtectTools Security Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select Embedded Security Initialization. The HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Initialization Wizard opens. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Setting up the basic user account Setting up a basic user account in Embedded Security accomplishes the following tasks: ● Produces a Basic User Key that protects encrypted information, and sets a Basic User Key password to protect the Basic User Key. ● Sets up a personal secure drive (PSD) for storing encrypted files and folders. CAUTION: Safeguard the Basic User Key password. Encrypted information cannot be accessed or recovered without this password. To set up a basic user account and enable the user security features: 1. If the Embedded Security User Initialization Wizard is not open, click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the left pane, click Embedded Security, and then click User Settings. 3. In the right pane, under Embedded Security Features, click Configure. The Embedded Security User Initialization Wizard opens. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: To use secure e-mail, you must first configure the e-mail client to use a digital certificate that is created with Embedded Security. If a digital certificate is not available, you must obtain one from a certification authority. For instructions on configuring your e-mail and obtaining a digital certificate, refer to the e-mail client software Help. ENWW Setup procedures 55