HP Chromebox G3 User Guide - Page 15

3 Securing your Chromebox and information Device security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. Standard security solutions and third-party software can help protect your device from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code. When you sign in to Chrome and enable sync, Chrome keeps your information secure by using your Google account credentials to encrypt your synced passwords. Alternatively, you can encrypt all of your synced data with a sync passphrase. This sync passphrase is stored on your device and isn't sent to Google. For more information about syncing your data, go to https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/1181035?hl=en. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter might not be available on your device. Table 3-1 Chromebox security options Device risk Security feature Unauthorized use of the device Power-on password Viruses Ongoing or future threats to the device Unauthorized removal of the device Antivirus software Software updates Security cable lock Securing your wireless network When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. Backing up your software applications and information All apps update automatically, and a record of your downloads and purchases is kept on the Chrome Store. Google also saves your last synced settings automatically. If you must perform a recovery on your device, you can log in with your Google account and automatically retrieve all of your settings, favorites, and apps. HP recommends that you save important documents and files either to a USB flash drive, memory card, external hard drive, or to Google Cloud™ storage. You can save your files to the cloud at any time by selecting the Google Drive as your file-save location. Recovering your Chromebox If you want to give your Chromebox to someone else, reset owner permissions, or solve problems with your account profile, you can clear all local user data by resetting your device. NOTE: Performing a factory reset deletes all information stored on your device, including permissions, settings, and user-owned files for all accounts. Resetting your device does not affect your accounts or any information synced to those accounts. 1. Select the status area in the lower-right corner. 2. Select Settings, and then select Show advanced settings. 9