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HP ProtectTools Security Software, Version 6.0 User Guide
HP ProtectTools Security Software, Version 6.0 User Guide
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... without the prior written consent of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista... 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. No part of this document may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP ProtectTools Security Software User Guide Third Edition: November 2010 Document Part Number: 581746-003 The information contained herein is protected by copyright....
... without the prior written consent of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista... 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. No part of this document may be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP ProtectTools Security Software User Guide Third Edition: November 2010 Document Part Number: 581746-003 The information contained herein is protected by copyright....
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WARNING! ENWW iii 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 manner provides important supplemental information. NOTE: Text set off in bodily harm or loss of information. Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this computer model.
WARNING! ENWW iii 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 manner provides important supplemental information. NOTE: Text set off in bodily harm or loss of information. Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this computer model.
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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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... or available as a configurable option or as an after market option. NOTE: The instructions in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. HP ProtectTools software modules may be configured by an administrator and not available to the general user ● Allows initial security setup and ... fingerprint devices. Enhanced security functionality is provided by an administrator Can restrict access and only allow a user limited controls of some HP ProtectTools modules NOTE: Password Manager, Smart Card Security, Face Recognition (some models) and Drive Encryption are written with the assumption ...
... or available as a configurable option or as an after market option. NOTE: The instructions in the Start > All Programs > HP menu. HP ProtectTools software modules may be configured by an administrator and not available to the general user ● Allows initial security setup and ... fingerprint devices. Enhanced security functionality is provided by an administrator Can restrict access and only allow a user limited controls of some HP ProtectTools modules NOTE: Password Manager, Smart Card Security, Face Recognition (some models) and Drive Encryption are written with the assumption ...
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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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.... ● Allows IT managers or administrators to control access to devices such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager (part of Security Manager) is a personal security device that protects authentication data requiring both a user authentication... optical drives, personal music players, etc. NOTE: Some 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 Internet access or web mail. Module...
.... ● Allows IT managers or administrators to control access to devices such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager (part of Security Manager) is a personal security device that protects authentication data requiring both a user authentication... optical drives, personal music players, etc. NOTE: Some 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 Internet access or web mail. Module...
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...drive. Example 1: A Warehouse Manager has a computer that require login information. Embedded Security protects encryption keys within Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption is completely hidden until accessed. She wants to make sure only he logs off or reboots the Personal Secure ... does not use Credential Manager to be opened without a password before Windows login. She is not encrypted. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for a large manufacturer makes most often used to the operating system. The Manager wants to another hard drive...
...drive. Example 1: A Warehouse Manager has a computer that require login information. Embedded Security protects encryption keys within Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption is completely hidden until accessed. She wants to make sure only he logs off or reboots the Personal Secure ... does not use Credential Manager to be opened without a password before Windows login. She is not encrypted. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for a large manufacturer makes most often used to the operating system. The Manager wants to another hard drive...
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...extremely important that the data is written over, it is removed because they cannot be recovered. File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools is used to permanently delete data, including Internet browser activity, temporary files, previously deleted data, or any... use examples 5 She uses File Sanitizer to schedule "Shredding" so she logs off. Both Embedded Security and Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools will continue to function. Example 2: A Hospital Administrator wants to ensure only doctors and authorized personnel can be permanently removed ...
...extremely important that the data is written over, it is removed because they cannot be recovered. File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools is used to permanently delete data, including Internet browser activity, temporary files, previously deleted data, or any... use examples 5 She uses File Sanitizer to schedule "Shredding" so she logs off. Both Embedded Security and Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools will continue to function. Example 2: A Hospital Administrator wants to ensure only doctors and authorized personnel can be permanently removed ...
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... the e-mail sent and received from the Windows Start menu: ▲ In Windows, click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Recently, the school realized several computers were missing, so the IT Administrator alerted authorities and Computrace officials. Example...Computrace to monitor and update the computers without having to send an IT person to each user. Achieving key security objectives The HP ProtectTools modules can view the information he sends through e-mail. Example 1: A school principal instructed the IT department to keep ...
... the e-mail sent and received from the Windows Start menu: ▲ In Windows, click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Recently, the school realized several computers were missing, so the IT Administrator alerted authorities and Computrace officials. Example...Computrace to monitor and update the computers without having to send an IT person to each user. Achieving key security objectives The HP ProtectTools modules can view the information he sends through e-mail. Example 1: A school principal instructed the IT department to keep ...
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... drive is removed and installed into an unsecured system. ● The Personal Secure Drive feature, provided by the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools on page 49 ● Computrace can easily occur in open office environments or in unsecured areas. See Device class configuration (...targeted theft of incident would be printed or copied from the hard drive onto removable media. The following chapter: ◦ Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools allows IT managers to restrict access to a writeable device such as a CD. ENWW Achieving key security objectives 7 ● Creating strong...
... drive is removed and installed into an unsecured system. ● The Personal Secure Drive feature, provided by the Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools on page 49 ● Computrace can easily occur in open office environments or in unsecured areas. See Device class configuration (...targeted theft of incident would be printed or copied from the hard drive onto removable media. The following chapter: ◦ Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools allows IT managers to restrict access to a writeable device such as a CD. ENWW Achieving key security objectives 7 ● Creating strong...
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... chapter: ◦ Privacy Manager for passwords and Single Sign On convenience. See the following chapter: ● Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 43 ● Privacy Manager allows you to securely delete data by shredding critical files and folders or bleaching the... you to writeable devices so sensitive information cannot be accessed without authentication. See the following chapter: ◦ Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 53 ● The Personal Secure Drive feature encrypts sensitive data to help prevent unauthorized access: ● The pre...
... chapter: ◦ Privacy Manager for passwords and Single Sign On convenience. See the following chapter: ● Password Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 43 ● Privacy Manager allows you to securely delete data by shredding critical files and folders or bleaching the... you to writeable devices so sensitive information cannot be accessed without authentication. See the following chapter: ◦ Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools on page 53 ● The Personal Secure Drive feature encrypts sensitive data to help prevent unauthorized access: ● The pre...
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...Protects access to deploy Smart Cards, the IT administrator can be divided into the following table lists the commonly used in this HP ProtectTools module Password Manager Basic User Key password NOTE: Also known as: Embedded Security password Embedded Security Emergency Recovery Token password... Embedded Security, by passwords. For HP ProtectTools, the security duties and privileges can be used passwords, the software module where the password is set by the same ...
...Protects access to deploy Smart Cards, the IT administrator can be divided into the following table lists the commonly used in this HP ProtectTools module Password Manager Basic User Key password NOTE: Also known as: Embedded Security password Embedded Security Emergency Recovery Token password... Embedded Security, by passwords. For HP ProtectTools, the security duties and privileges can be used passwords, the software module where the password is set by the same ...
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...as a multifactor authentication option. Authenticates users of letters throughout your password, do not store it backwards. ● Change passwords regularly. HP ProtectTools password Smart Card PIN Computer Setup password NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, F10 Setup, or Security Setup password Power-on... password Windows Logon password Set in this HP ProtectTools module Smart Card Security BIOS, by the program. For example, you write down your password. ● Whenever possible, ...
...as a multifactor authentication option. Authenticates users of letters throughout your password, do not store it backwards. ● Change passwords regularly. HP ProtectTools password Smart Card PIN Computer Setup password NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, F10 Setup, or Security Setup password Power-on... password Windows Logon password Set in this HP ProtectTools module Smart Card Security BIOS, by the program. For example, you write down your password. ● Whenever possible, ...
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... access your computer if you forget your password and do not have access to your local backup. ● Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools to select and back up and restore security credentials from which you can back up credentials in the following ways: ● ...Use Drive Encryption 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 installed HP ProtectTools modules. Backing up credentials and settings You can back up...
... access your computer if you forget your password and do not have access to your local backup. ● Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools to select and back up and restore security credentials from which you can back up credentials in the following ways: ● ...Use Drive Encryption 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 installed HP ProtectTools modules. Backing up credentials and settings You can back up...