HP Compaq dx5150 SFF Supplementary Manual
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- Page 1 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide HP Business Desktops dx5150 model Document Part Number: 376352-001 December 2004 This guide provides instructions for using the software that allows you to configure settings for the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security chip.
- Page 2 Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Basic ProtectTools Embedded Security Concepts ......2 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip....... . . 2 Personal Secure Drive. -
Page 5: Hp Protecttools Embedded Security
HP ProtectTools Embedded Security The HP ProtectTools Security Manager is the software that allows you to configure settings for the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security. The Manager is an interface (shell) that points to the various options available in the Embedded Security software. HP ProtectTools... -
Page 6: Basic Protecttools Embedded Security Concepts
HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Basic ProtectTools Embedded Security Concepts This section contains high-level information on concepts you should understand in order to use HP ProtectTools Embedded Security and HP ProtectTools Security Manager. HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip The Embedded Security chip is a hardware component that offers security and encryption features and provides a tamper-proof storage area for protecting public and private keys. -
Page 7: Email
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ For instructions on using email clients, refer to the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Email Integration Help. HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide Select a public key certificate issued by a Certification Authority (CA). Digitally sign messages. -
Page 8: Enhanced Encrypted File System (Efs)
■ ■ ■ ■ HP ProtectTools Embedded Security and HP ProtectTools Security Manager enhance the EFS by providing additional protection for the key used to encrypt and decrypt data. For more information on EFS, refer to the operating system online Help. -
Page 9: Digital Certificates
■ For more information on Embedded Security users and administrators, refer to the operating system online Help. For more information on Embedded Security owners, refer to the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Help. Digital Certificates Digital certificates are a form of electronic “keys” that confirm the identity of an individual or company. -
Page 10: Public Key And Private Key
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Page 11: Emergency Recovery
User policies are rules governing the rights of the user of Embedded Security. For more information on machine and user security policies, refer to the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Help. HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide HP ProtectTools Embedded Security www.hp.com... -
Page 12: Setup Procedures
Computer Setup utility in the system BIOS: Ä CAUTION: To prevent a security risk, HP recommends that a person authorized by your organization immediately initialize the Embedded Security chip (see step 4). Failure to initialize the Embedded Security chip could result in an unauthorized user, a computer worm, or a virus taking ownership of the system. -
Page 13: Initializing The Embedded Security Chip
Initializing the Embedded Security Chip ✎ In most cases, the IT System Administrator initializes the Embedded Security chip. 1. Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the system tray, then 2. Click Next. 3. Type and confirm a Take Ownership password, then click Next. ✎... -
Page 14: Setting Up A User Account
Basic User key that protects encrypted data sets up a PSD for storing encrypted files and folders open, right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the system tray, then left-click Embedded Security User Initialization. The Embedded Security User initialization Wizard appears. -
Page 15: Commonly Performed Tasks
The PSD may be used like any other drive. When you are finished using the PSD, log off properly. The PSD automatically hides its presence. HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide HP ProtectTools Embedded Security www.hp.com... - Page 16 This ensures that users who lose their certificates and private keys are able to use a recovery agent to decrypt their data. changes to this folder, subfolder and files. www.hp.com HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide...
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Page 17: Administrator Tasks
Administrator Tasks The administrator can perform a number of tasks, some of which are described below. For more information, refer to the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Help. Migrate Keys through the Computer Security Migration Wizard Migration is an advanced administrator task that allows the management, restoration, and transfer of keys and certificates. - Page 18 Encryption File Systems (EFS). To determine if you have a registered recovery agent on the computer, click Start > All Programs > Administrator Tools > Local Security Policy > Public Key Policies > Encrypted Data Recovery Agents. www.hp.com HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide...
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Page 19: Best Practices
2. As soon as the command prompt Press any key to enter TPM 3. Enter the supervisor password and press 4. Press 5. Press Best Practices HP recommends following these guidelines when using Embedded Security. ■ ■ ■ HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide click Start >... - Page 20 The system does not support multiple levels of encryption. For example, a user should not store an EFS encrypted file in the PSD, nor try to encrypt a file already stored in the PSD. www.hp.com HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide...
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Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions How do I know my computer has an HP ProtectTools Embedded Security chip? The chip is a hardware component built into the system. The component will be listed in Device Manager. Where do I get the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting My Embedded Security is not working. What should I do? 1. Right-click the HP ProtectTools icon in the system tray, then 2. Click Embedded Security > Info > Self Test. Also check under Embedded Security State, Chip, Owner and User. - Page 23 7. As soon as the command prompt Press any key to enter TPM 8. Enter the supervisor password and press 9. Press 10. After Windows opens, right-click the HP ProtectTools 11. Select the check box: I want to restore the existing Embedded 12. Type and confirm the original Take Ownership password. Click 13.
- Page 24 Embedded Security User Initialization Wizard check box is selected. Click Finish. open, right-click the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security icon in the system tray, then left-click Restore Embedded Security Features. The Embedded Security User Initialization Wizard appears.
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Page 25: Glossary
Encryption—i.e., algorithm, cryptography; any procedure used in cryptography to convert plaintext into cipher text in order to prevent unauthorized recipients from reading that data. There are many types HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide HP ProtectTools Embedded Security www.hp.com... - Page 26 Built into the system, the Embedded Security chip can check the system integrity and authenticate third-party users who access the platform, while still remaining under complete control of its primary user. www.hp.com HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide...