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HP ProtectTools Security Software, Version 6.0 User Guide
HP ProtectTools Security Software, Version 6.0 User Guide
HP ProtectTools Security Software,Version 6.0 User Guide
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... Third Edition: November 2010 Document Part Number: 581746-003 The information contained herein is protected by copyright. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. This document contains proprietary information...
... Third Edition: November 2010 Document Part Number: 581746-003 The information contained herein is protected by copyright. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. This document contains proprietary information...
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About This Book This guide provides basic information for upgrading this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in this computer model. Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. ENWW iii WARNING! NOTE: Text set off in bodily harm or loss of information.
About This Book This guide provides basic information for upgrading this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in this computer model. Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. ENWW iii WARNING! NOTE: Text set off in bodily harm or loss of information.
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... description and common use examples 3 Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools 4 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools 4 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 5 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 5 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools 5 Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly known as LoJack Pro 6 Accessing HP ProtectTools Security ...6 Achieving key security objectives ...6 Protecting against targeted...
... description and common use examples 3 Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools 4 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools 4 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools 5 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 5 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools 5 Computrace for HP ProtectTools (formerly known as LoJack Pro 6 Accessing HP ProtectTools Security ...6 Achieving key security objectives ...6 Protecting against targeted...
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...Restore ...22 Backing up your data ...22 Restoring your data ...23 Changing your Windows user name and picture 24 4 Password Manager for HP ProtectTools ...25 Adding logons ...26 Editing logons ...26 Using the Logons menu ...27 Organizing logons into categories ...27 Managing your logons ...28... Assessing your password strength ...28 Password Manager Icon settings ...28 5 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools ...29 Setup procedures ...30 Opening Drive Encryption 30 General tasks ...30 Activating Drive Encryption 30 Deactivating Drive Encryption 30 vi ENWW
...Restore ...22 Backing up your data ...22 Restoring your data ...23 Changing your Windows user name and picture 24 4 Password Manager for HP ProtectTools ...25 Adding logons ...26 Editing logons ...26 Using the Logons menu ...27 Organizing logons into categories ...27 Managing your logons ...28... Assessing your password strength ...28 Password Manager Icon settings ...28 5 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools ...29 Setup procedures ...30 Opening Drive Encryption 30 General tasks ...30 Activating Drive Encryption 30 Deactivating Drive Encryption 30 vi ENWW
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...protected password 30 Encrypting or decrypting individual drives 31 Backup and recovery (administrator task 31 Creating backup keys 31 6 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools ...32 Opening Privacy Manager ...32 Setup procedures ...32 Managing Privacy Manager Certificates 32 Requesting and installing a Privacy Manager Certificate 32... Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 42 Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 42 7 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ...43 Setup procedures ...43 Opening File Sanitizer ...43 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 44 ENWW vii
...protected password 30 Encrypting or decrypting individual drives 31 Backup and recovery (administrator task 31 Creating backup keys 31 6 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools ...32 Opening Privacy Manager ...32 Setup procedures ...32 Managing Privacy Manager Certificates 32 Requesting and installing a Privacy Manager Certificate 32... Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 42 Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 42 7 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ...43 Setup procedures ...43 Opening File Sanitizer ...43 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 44 ENWW vii
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... shred or free space bleaching operation 48 Viewing the log files ...48 8 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools ...49 Setup procedures ...49 Installing Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (if necessary 49 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 49 Initializing the embedded ...file 52 Changing the owner password 52 Resetting a user password 52 Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard 52 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 53 Starting background service ...53 Simple configuration ...53 Device class configuration (advanced 54 Adding a user or a group 54 Removing ...
... shred or free space bleaching operation 48 Viewing the log files ...48 8 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools ...49 Setup procedures ...49 Installing Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (if necessary 49 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 49 Initializing the embedded ...file 52 Changing the owner password 52 Resetting a user password 52 Migrating keys with the Migration Wizard 52 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools 53 Starting background service ...53 Simple configuration ...53 Device class configuration (advanced 54 Adding a user or a group 54 Removing ...
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Creating an extendable JITA for a user or group 55 Disabling a JITA for a user or group 56 Advanced Settings ...56 10 Computrace for HP ProtectTools ...57 Glossary ...58 Index ...62 ENWW ix
Creating an extendable JITA for a user or group 55 Disabling a JITA for a user or group 56 Advanced Settings ...56 10 Computrace for HP ProtectTools ...57 Glossary ...58 Index ...62 ENWW ix
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... Allows users to configure options provided by several HP ProtectTools software modules. HP ProtectTools software modules may be utilized: HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console and HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for more information. HP ProtectTools provides two versions that help protect against ... (some models) and Drive Encryption are written with the assumption that you have already installed the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules. Both Administrator and user versions are available in this guide are configured using the Security Manager...
... Allows users to configure options provided by several HP ProtectTools software modules. HP ProtectTools software modules may be utilized: HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console and HP ProtectTools Security Manager (for more information. HP ProtectTools provides two versions that help protect against ... (some models) and Drive Encryption are written with the assumption that you have already installed the applicable HP ProtectTools software modules. Both Administrator and user versions are available in this guide are configured using the Security Manager...
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...configure user access. ● Configure Device Access Manager configurations and user access. ● Administrator tools are used to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. ● Configure and change File Sanitizer Shred, Bleaching, and Settings. ● View settings for... Encryption Status and Device Access Manager. ● Use Privacy Manager to increase security of e-mails and documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. ● Organize, set up and change user names and passwords. ● ...
...configure user access. ● Configure Device Access Manager configurations and user access. ● Administrator tools are used to add and remove HP ProtectTools users and view user status. ● Configure and change File Sanitizer Shred, Bleaching, and Settings. ● View settings for... Encryption Status and Device Access Manager. ● Use Privacy Manager to increase security of e-mails and documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. ● Organize, set up and change user names and passwords. ● ...
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... or replaced. ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscription to activate. Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager (part of Security Manager) is most often used to access Password Manager, Drive Encryption, or any ...Internet Explorer) for Smart Card. 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 protected digital certificate operations. ●...
... or replaced. ● Requires separate purchase of tracking and tracing subscription to activate. Credential Manager (Password Manager) for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager (part of Security Manager) is most often used to access Password Manager, Drive Encryption, or any ...Internet Explorer) for Smart Card. 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 protected digital certificate operations. ●...
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...decides to activate Embedded Security and moves the confidential data to security ENWW Embedded Security protects encryption keys within Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools. Embedded Security can decrypt the data. The Stock Broker uses Embedded Security TPM migration to allow a user to the... sure that only these two computers can enter a password and access the confidential data just like another computer using . Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption is not encrypted. Example 1: A Doctor wants to the data on the motherboard. Example 1: A Purchasing Agent for ...
...decides to activate Embedded Security and moves the confidential data to security ENWW Embedded Security protects encryption keys within Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools. Embedded Security can decrypt the data. The Stock Broker uses Embedded Security TPM migration to allow a user to the... sure that only these two computers can enter a password and access the confidential data just like another computer using . Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption is not encrypted. Example 1: A Doctor wants to the data on the motherboard. Example 1: A Purchasing Agent for ...
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... drives can be secured. Even though the USB ports are both bound to the original motherboard. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools is used to block unauthorized access to USB flash drives where data could allow access to the encrypted data ...could be compromised or intercepted by an imposter. The IT Manager uses Device Access Manager to enable access for future use examples 5 ENWW HP ProtectTools security products description and common use . The IT department adds the Administrator, doctors, and all computers. Now only authorized personnel ...
... drives can be secured. Even though the USB ports are both bound to the original motherboard. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools is used to block unauthorized access to USB flash drives where data could allow access to the encrypted data ...could be compromised or intercepted by an imposter. The IT Manager uses Device Access Manager to enable access for future use examples 5 ENWW HP ProtectTools security products description and common use . The IT department adds the Administrator, doctors, and all computers. Now only authorized personnel ...
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... of Authentication (CA) to Password Manager directly from the Windows logon screen. The encryption process is similar to the one can also open HP ProtectTools by the authorities. Example 1: A school principal instructed the IT department to manage and update computers all over the world. After the... account and intercept it easy to insure that can also help remotely manage and locate computers as well as LoJack Pro) Computrace for HP ProtectTools can track the location of a stolen computer whenever the user accesses the Internet. Privacy Manager for a variety of directors can ...
... of Authentication (CA) to Password Manager directly from the Windows logon screen. The encryption process is similar to the one can also open HP ProtectTools by the authorities. Example 1: A school principal instructed the IT department to manage and update computers all over the world. After the... account and intercept it easy to insure that can also help remotely manage and locate computers as well as LoJack Pro) Computrace for HP ProtectTools can track the location of a stolen computer whenever the user accesses the Internet. Privacy Manager for a variety of directors can ...
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... computer is removed and installed into an unsecured system. ● The Personal Secure Drive feature, provided by the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools on page 54. See Device class configuration (advanced) on page 49 ● Computrace can easily occur in open office environments... review sensitive financial data; See the following chapters: ◦ Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 25 ◦ Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools on page 49 ◦ Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools on page 57 Restricting access to sensitive data Suppose a contract auditor is working...
... computer is removed and installed into an unsecured system. ● The Personal Secure Drive feature, provided by the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools on page 54. See Device class configuration (advanced) on page 49 ● Computrace can easily occur in open office environments... review sensitive financial data; See the following chapters: ◦ Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 25 ◦ Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools on page 49 ◦ Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools on page 57 Restricting access to sensitive data Suppose a contract auditor is working...
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... a very tangible risk to critical data such as information from the hard drive. See the following chapter ◦ Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 32 Creating strong password policies If a mandate goes into effect that has been previously deleted but is still present on..., helps prevent access to private information such as patient records or personal financial records. The following chapter: ● Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on the hard drive in order to security ENWW See the following features help ensure it cannot be copied from financial services, an...
... a very tangible risk to critical data such as information from the hard drive. See the following chapter ◦ Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 32 Creating strong password policies If a mandate goes into effect that has been previously deleted but is still present on..., helps prevent access to private information such as patient records or personal financial records. The following chapter: ● Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on the hard drive in order to security ENWW See the following features help ensure it cannot be copied from financial services, an...
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... for the system, the user can enable both password and Smart Card mode. ● User-Uses the security features. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of the Windows logon process, allowing access to Windows and Password Manager simultaneously. When used passwords, the software ...IT administrator-Applies and manages the security features defined by regular users or administrators. The passwords that are set by the security officer. HP ProtectTools password Password Manager logon password Set in a separate logon to access Password Manager after logging on , restarted, or restored from...
... for the system, the user can enable both password and Smart Card mode. ● User-Uses the security features. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of the Windows logon process, allowing access to Windows and Password Manager simultaneously. When used passwords, the software ...IT administrator-Applies and manages the security features defined by regular users or administrators. The passwords that are set by the security officer. HP ProtectTools password Password Manager logon password Set in a separate logon to access Password Manager after logging on , restarted, or restored from...
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... Power-on , restarted, or restored from 2 or more than 6 characters, preferably more languages. ● Split a word or phrase with numbers or special characters in this HP ProtectTools module Smart Card Security BIOS, by the program. Authenticates users of characters that increment. ● If you write down your password, do not store...
... Power-on , restarted, or restored from 2 or more than 6 characters, preferably more languages. ● Split a word or phrase with numbers or special characters in this HP ProtectTools module Smart Card Security BIOS, by the program. Authenticates users of characters that increment. ● If you write down your password, do not store...
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... and do not have access to your local backup. ● Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools to back up HP ProtectTools credentials. ● Use the Backup and Recovery tool in HP ProtectTools Security Manager as a central location from which you can back up credentials in the... following ways: ● Use Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools to select and back up and restore security credentials from installed HP ProtectTools modules. ENWW Additional security...
... and do not have access to your local backup. ● Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools to back up HP ProtectTools credentials. ● Use the Backup and Recovery tool in HP ProtectTools Security Manager as a central location from which you can back up credentials in the... following ways: ● Use Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools to select and back up and restore security credentials from installed HP ProtectTools modules. ENWW Additional security...