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Module Smart Card Security (part of Security Manager) Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Computrace for HP ProtectTools Key features ● Provides a management software interface for Smart Card. HP ProtectTools Smart Card is a personal security device that protects authentication data requiring both the card and a PIN number to grant access. The Smart Card can be used to access Password Manager, Drive Encryption, or any number of third party access points. ● Change PIN number. ● Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip (if equipped) to help protect against unauthorized access to sensitive user data or credentials stored locally on a PC. ● Allows creation of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is useful in protecting user file and folder information. ● Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. ● Allows IT managers or administrators to control access to devices such as USB ports, optical drives, personal music players, etc. based on user profiles. ● Prevents unauthorized users from removing data using external storage media and from introducing viruses into the system from external media. ● The administrator can disable access to writeable devices for specific individuals or groups of users. ● Allows the administrator to schedule when access is provided to hardware. ● Provides secure asset tracking. ● Can monitor user activity along with hardware and software changes. ● Remains active even if the hard drive is reformatted or replaced. ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscription to activate. HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples Most of the HP ProtectTools security products have both a user authentication (usually a password) and an administrative backup to gain access if passwords are lost, not available, forgotten, or any time corporate security requires access. NOTE: Some of the HP ProtectTools security products are designed to restrict access to data. Data should be encrypted when it is so important that the user would rather lose the information then have it compromised. It is recommended that all data be backed up in a secure location. Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager (part of Security Manager) is a repository for user names and passwords. It is most often used to save login names and passwords for Internet access or web mail. Credential Manager can automatically log the user into a web site or mail. ENWW HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples 3

Section	Page
Introduction to security	11
HP ProtectTools features	12
HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples	13
Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools	13
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools	14
Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools	14
File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools	15
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools	15
Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools	15
Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly known as LoJack Pro)	16
Accessing HP ProtectTools Security	16
Achieving key security objectives	16
Protecting against targeted theft	17
Restricting access to sensitive data	17
Preventing unauthorized access from internal or external locations	18
Creating strong password policies	18
Additional security elements	19
Assigning security roles	19
Managing HP ProtectTools passwords	19
Creating a secure password	20
Backing up credentials and settings	21
HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console	22
About HP ProtectTools Administrative Console	22
Using the Administrative Console	22
Getting Started - Setup Wizard	23
Configuring your system	23
Enabling security features	24
Defining Security Manager authentication policies	24
Logon tab	24
Session tab	24
Defining Settings	25
Managing Users	25
Adding a user	25
Removing a user	26
Checking user status	26
Specifying device settings	26
Configuring Applications Settings	26
Encrypting Drives	27
Managing Device Access	27
HP ProtectTools Security Manager	28
Logging in after Security Manager is configured	28
Managing passwords	29
Setting credentials	29
Changing your Windows password	29
Setting up a Smart Card	29
Initializing the Smart Card	30
Registering the Smart Card	30
Managing communication privacy	30
Shredding or bleaching files	31
Viewing drive encryption status	31
Viewing device access	31
Activating theft recovery	31
Adding applications	32
Setting preferences	32
Backup and Restore	32
Backing up your data	32
Restoring your data	33
Changing your Windows user name and picture	34
Password Manager for HP ProtectTools	35
Adding logons	36
Editing logons	36
Using the Logons menu	37
Organizing logons into categories	37
Managing your logons	38
Assessing your password strength	38
Password Manager Icon settings	38
Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools	39
Setup procedures	40
Opening Drive Encryption	40
General tasks	40
Activating Drive Encryption	40
Deactivating Drive Encryption	40
Logging in after Drive Encryption is activated	40
Advanced tasks	40
Managing Drive Encryption (administrator task)	40
Activating a TPM-protected password	40
Encrypting or decrypting individual drives	41
Backup and recovery (administrator task)	41
Creating backup keys	41
Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools	42
Opening Privacy Manager	42
Setup procedures	42
Managing Privacy Manager Certificates	42
Requesting and installing a Privacy Manager Certificate	42
Requesting a Privacy Manager Certificate	43
Installing a Privacy Manager Certificate	43
Viewing Privacy Manager Certificate details	43
Renewing a Privacy Manager Certificate	44
Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate	44
Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate	44
Restoring a Privacy Manager Certificate	44
Revoking your Privacy Manager Certificate	45
Managing Trusted Contacts	45
Adding Trusted Contacts	45
Adding a Trusted Contact	46
Adding Trusted Contacts using your Microsoft Outlook address book	46
Viewing Trusted Contact details	47
Deleting a Trusted Contact	47
Checking revocation status for a Trusted Contact	47
General tasks	47
Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft Office	47
Using Privacy Manager in Microsoft Outlook	51
Advanced tasks	52
Migrating Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts to a different computer	52
Exporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts	52
Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts	52
File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools	53
Setup procedures	53
Opening File Sanitizer	53
Setting a free space bleaching schedule	54
Setting a shred schedule	54
Selecting or creating a shred profile	54
Selecting a predefined shred profile	54
Customizing an advanced security shred profile	55
Customizing a simple delete profile	55
General tasks	56
Using a key sequence to initiate shredding	56
Using the File Sanitizer icon	56
Manually shredding one asset	57
Manually shredding all selected items	57
Manually activating free space bleaching	57
Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation	58
Viewing the log files	58
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools	59
Setup procedures	59
Installing Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (if necessary)	59
Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup	59
Initializing the embedded security chip	60
Setting up the basic user account	60
General tasks	61
Using the Personal Secure Drive	61
Encrypting files and folders	61
Sending and receiving encrypted e-mail	61
Advanced tasks	62
Backing up and restoring	62
Creating a backup file	62
Restoring certification data from the backup file	62
Changing the owner password	62
Resetting a user password	62
Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard	62
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools	63
Starting background service	63
Simple configuration	63
Device class configuration (advanced)	64
Adding a user or a group	64
Removing a user or a group	64
Denying or allowing access to a user or group	64
Just In Time Authentication (JITA) Configuration	64
Creating a JITA for a user or group	65
Creating an extendable JITA for a user or group	65
Disabling a JITA for a user or group	66
Advanced Settings	66
Computrace for HP ProtectTools	67
Glossary	68

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Module

Key features

Smart Card Security (part of Security Manager)

●

Provides a management software interface for Smart Card.

HP ProtectTools Smart Card is a personal security device that

protects authentication data requiring both the card and a PIN

number to grant access. The Smart Card can be used to access

Password Manager, Drive Encryption, or any number of third

party access points.

●

Change PIN number.

Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools

●

Uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip

(if equipped) to help protect against unauthorized access to

sensitive user data or credentials stored locally on a PC.

●

Allows creation of a personal secure drive (PSD), which is

useful in protecting user file and folder information.

●

Supports third-party applications (such as Microsoft Outlook and

Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations.

Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools

●

Allows IT managers or administrators to control access to

devices such as USB ports, optical drives, personal music

players, etc. based on user profiles.

●

Prevents unauthorized users from removing data using external

storage media and from introducing viruses into the system from

external media.

●

The administrator can disable access to writeable devices for

specific individuals or groups of users.

●

Allows the administrator to schedule when access is provided to

hardware.

Computrace for HP ProtectTools

●

Provides secure asset tracking.

●

Can monitor user activity along with hardware and software

changes.

●

Remains active even if the hard drive is reformatted or replaced.

●

Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscription

to activate.

HP ProtectTools security products description and

common use examples

Most of the HP ProtectTools security products have both a user authentication (usually a password)

and an administrative backup to gain access if passwords are lost, not available, forgotten, or any

time corporate security requires access.

NOTE:

Some of the HP ProtectTools security products are designed to restrict access to data. Data

should be encrypted when it is so important that the user would rather lose the information then have

it compromised. It is recommended that all data be backed up in a secure location.

Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools

Credential Manager (part of Security Manager) is a repository for user names and passwords. It is

most often used to save login names and passwords for Internet access or web mail. Credential

Manager can automatically log the user into a web site or mail.

ENWW

HP ProtectTools security products description and common use examples