Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.1, User Manual

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When you select public-key encryption, you also select the algorithm type and
key length. Larger key lengths provide stronger levels of security but might impact
performance.
See “Understanding the performance trade-offs” on page 213.
Symantec pcAnywhere provides a Public Key Encryption Wizard to guide you
through the configuration, or you can manually configure this information.
To manually configure a connection item to use public-key encryption
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced View, do one of the
following:
■
To configure a host computer to use public-key encryption, on the left
navigation bar, click Hosts.
■
To configure a remote computer to use public-key encryption, on the left
navigation bar, click Remotes.
2
In the right pane, right-click the connection item that you want to configure,
and then click Properties.
3
In the properties window, on the Encryption tab, under Settings, in the Level
list, click Public key.
4
In the Algorithm list, select the algorithm type.
5
In the Key length list, select the key length.
The options that are available depend on the algorithm that you select and
your operating system.
6 To refuse a connection with a computer that uses a different algorithm, do
one of the following:
■
If you are configuring a remote connection item, check Prevent
connections to hosts set for a different algorithm.
■
If you are configuring a host connection item, check Deny connections
from remotes requesting a different algorithm.
7
Under Public key encryption settings, in the Private key container list, select
the name of the private key that is associated with your digital certificate.
8
In the Certificate common name box, type the common name of this certificate.
This information is case-sensitive. Type the name exactly as you provided it
to the certificate authority.
9
Click OK.
Securing your computer and sessions
Using encryption to protect data
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