Symantec 14541094 - pcAnywhere Host & Remote, User Manual

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To protect a caller account
1 In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced View, on the left
navigation bar, click Hosts.
2
In the right pane, right-click the connection item that you want to protect,
and then click Properties.
3
In the Host Properties window, on the Callers tab, double-click the caller item
that you want to protect.
4
In the Caller Properties window, on the Protect Item tab, type a password.
5
Retype the password for confirmation.
6
Select the actions that should require a password.
7
Click OK.
Ways to assess host security
The Host Assessment Tool lets you check the configuration of your host connection
items to ensure that you are taking advantage of the security features in
pcAnywhere. It helps you identify areas where you might be at risk.
The Host Assessment Tool only checks for the security settings that are supported
by your computer configuration. For example, case-sensitive passwords are
applicable only if the host computer uses pcAnywhere authentication. If the Host
215 Securing your computer and sessions
Ways to assess host security