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 ............................................................................... 6
Backing up and restoring HP ProtectTools credentials ....................................................... 6
2 Getting started with the Setup Wizard
3 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console
Opening the Administrative Console .................................................................................................. 10
Using the Administrative Console ...................................................................................................... 11
4 Configuring your system
Setting up authentication for your computer ....................................................................................... 13
Logon Policy ...................................................................................................................... 13
Session Policy ................................................................................................................... 13
Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Managing users .................................................................................................................................. 15
Specifying device settings .................................................................................................................. 16
Fingerprints ........................................................................................................................ 16
Smart card ......................................................................................................................... 16
Face ................................................................................................................................... 16
Advanced settings ............................................................................................. 17
5 Configuring your applications
General tab ......................................................................................................................................... 19
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