Table of contents
1 Introduction to security
HP ProtectTools features ..................................................................................................................... 2
Accessing HP ProtectTools Security .................................................................................................... 3
Achieving key security objectives ......................................................................................................... 3
Protecting against targeted theft .......................................................................................... 4
Restricting access to sensitive data ..................................................................................... 4
Preventing unauthorized access from internal or external locations ................................... 5
Creating strong password policies ....................................................................................... 5
Additional security elements ................................................................................................................. 6
Assigning security roles ....................................................................................................... 6
Managing HP ProtectTools passwords ................................................................................ 6
Creating a secure password ............................................................................... 7
Backing up credentials and settings .................................................................................... 8
2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console
About HP ProtectTools Administrative Console ................................................................................... 9
Using the Administrative Console ........................................................................................................ 9
Getting Started - Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................... 10
Configuring your system ..................................................................................................................... 10
Enabling security features ................................................................................................. 11
Defining Security Manager authentication policies ............................................................ 11
Logon tab .......................................................................................................... 11
Session tab ....................................................................................................... 12
Defining Settings ................................................................................................................ 12
Managing Users ................................................................................................................. 12
Adding a user .................................................................................................... 12
Removing a user ............................................................................................... 13
Checking user status ......................................................................................... 13
Specifying device settings ................................................................................................. 13
Configuring Applications Settings ....................................................................................................... 13
Encrypting Drives ............................................................................................................................... 14
Managing Device Access ................................................................................................................... 14
3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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