Chapter 1. Introduction To The Ibm Client Security Password Manager - IBM NetVista User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction to the IBM Client Security Password
Manager
The IBM Client Security Password Manager enables you to manage your sensitive
and easy-to-forget login information, such as user IDs, passwords, and other
personal information, with IBM Client Security. The IBM Client Security Password
Manager stores all information through the IBM Security Chip so that your UVM
user authentication policy controls access to your secure applications and Web
sites.
This means that rather than having to remember and provide a plethora of
individual passwords-- all subject to different rules and expiration dates-- you only
have to remember one passphrase, provide your fingerprint, provide your
proximity badge, or any combination of identification elements.
The IBM Client Security Password Manager enables you to perform the following
functions:
v Encrypt all stored information through the IBM embedded Security Chip
v Transfer user IDs and passwords quickly and easily utilizing a simple
v Autokey user IDs and passwords
v Export your sensitive login information to a secure browser
v Generate random passwords
v Edit entries using the Password Manager interface
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The IBM Password Manager automatically encrypts all information through the
IBM embedded Security Chip. This ensures that all your sensitive password
information is secured by the IBM Client Security encryption keys.
type-and-transfer interface
Use the IBM Password Manager type-and-transfer interface to place information
directly into the logon dialog of your web browser or application. This helps
minimize typing errors and enables you to save all of your information securely
through the IBM embedded Security Chip.
The IBM Password Manager automates your login process, entering your login
information automatically when you access Web sites entered into the IBM
Password Manager.
The IBM Password Manager enables you to export your sensitive login
information so that you can securely carry it from computer to computer. When
you export your login information from IBm Password Manager, a
password-protected export file is created that can be stored on removable media.
You can use this file to access your user information and passwords.
The IBM Password Manager enables you to generate random passwords for
each Web site or application. This enables you to increase the security of your
data because each application will have much more rigorous password
protection enabled. Random passwords are far more secure than user-defined
passwords because experience indicates that most users use easy-to-remember
personal information for passwords that are often relatively easy to crack.
The IBM Password Manager enables you to edit all of your account entries and
set up all optional password features in one easy-to-use interface. This makes
managing your passwords and personal information quick and easy.
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