HP ProtectTools User Guide - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Table of contents
1 Introduction to security
HP ProtectTools features ..................................................................................................................... 2
Achieving key security objectives ......................................................................................................... 3
Protecting against targeted theft .......................................................................................... 3
Restricting access to sensitive data ..................................................................................... 3
Preventing unauthorized access from internal or external locations ................................... 3
Creating strong password policies ....................................................................................... 4
Additional security elements ................................................................................................................. 5
Assigning security roles ....................................................................................................... 5
Managing HP ProtectTools passwords ............................................................................... 5
Creating a secure password ............................................................................... 7
Backing up and restoring HP ProtectTools credentials ....................................................... 7
2 Getting started
Opening HP ProtectTools Administrative Console ............................................................................... 9
Enabling security features .................................................................................................................. 10
Enrolling your fingerprints ................................................................................................................... 11
Setting up a smart card ...................................................................................................................... 12
Using Administrative Console ............................................................................................................ 13
3 Configuring your system
Setting up authentication for your computer ....................................................................................... 15
Logon Policy ...................................................................................................................... 15
Session Policy ................................................................................................................... 15
Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Managing users .................................................................................................................................. 17
Specifying device settings .................................................................................................................. 18
Fingerprints ........................................................................................................................ 18
Smart card ......................................................................................................................... 18
4 Configuring your applications
General tab ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Applications tab .................................................................................................................................. 21
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