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2 HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Administrative Console
About HP ProtectTools Administrative Console
Administration of HP ProtectTools Security Manager is provided through the Administrative Console.
Using the console, the local administrator can:
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Enable or disable security features
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Manage users of the computer
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Adjust device-specific parameters
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Configure Security Manager applications
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Add additional Security Manager applications
Using the Administrative Console
The Security Manager Administrative Console is the central location for administering
HP ProtectTools Security Manager.
To open the console:
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Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP ProtectTools Administrative Console , or
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Click the Administration link in the lower-left corner of the Security Manager console.
The Administrative Console consists of two panes: a left pane and a right pane. The left pane
contains the administrative tools. The right pane contains the working area for configuring the tools.
The Administrative Console left pane consists of the following:
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Home - Provides easy access to commonly used tasks, including enabling security features,
specifying security credentials, and managing users.
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System - Manages configuration of system-wide security features, users, and authentication
devices such as smart card readers.
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Applications - Includes tools for configuring the behavior of Security Manager and its
applications.
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Data - Provides tools for managing drive encryptions and backing up and recovering encryption
keys.
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Computer - Device Access Manager provides advanced security options to selectively disallow
various types of devices that could compromise PC security and set access permissions for
various users and groups.
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Communications - Privacy Manager allows the user to manage third-party certificates for e-mail
authentication. Embedded Security allows the user to exchange TPM encrypted e-mail.
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