Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 214

214 Securing your computer and sessions Protecting configuration settings 6 To refuse a connection with a computer that uses a different algorithm, do one of the following: ■ If you are configuring a remote connection item, check Prevent connections to hosts set for a different algorithm. ■ If you are configuring a host connection item, check Deny connections from remotes requesting a different algorithm. 7 Click Public Key Encryption Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the private-key container and certificate common name. 8 When you are finished, click OK. Protecting configuration settings You can protect your connection items and your caller accounts by setting a password. Although it is important to choose a password that you can remember, be sure to choose a password that is not easy for others to discover. Your host and remote connection items contain the information that is needed to establish a connection and run a session. This includes logon information and security settings. Your caller accounts contain authentication information and access rights for a user or group of users. By setting a password, you can prevent unauthorized users from tampering with your settings or launching a session without your permission. To protect a connection item 1 In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced view, on the left navigation bar, do one of the following: ■ To protect host connection items, click Hosts. ■ To protect remote connection items, click Remotes. 2 In the right pane, right-click the connection item that you want to protect, and then click Properties. 3 In the properties window, on the Protect Item tab, type a password. 4 Retype the password for confirmation. 5 Select the actions that should require a password. 6 Click OK.