Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 215

Securing your computer and sessions 215 Ways to assess host security To protect a caller account 1 In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, click Hosts. 2 In the right pane, right-click the connection item that you want to protect, and then click Properties. 3 In the Host Properties window, on the Callers tab, double-click the caller item that you want to protect. 4 In the Caller Properties window, on the Protect Item tab, type a password. 5 Retype the password for confirmation. 6 Select the actions that should require a password. 7 Click OK. Ways to assess host security The Host Assessment Tool lets you check the configuration of your host connection items to ensure that you are taking advantage of the security features in pcAnywhere. It helps you identify areas where you might be at risk. The Host Assessment Tool only checks for the security settings that are supported by your computer configuration. For example, case-sensitive passwords are applicable only if the host computer uses pcAnywhere authentication. If the Host