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power-on authentication. Security feature that requires some form of authentication, such as a Java Card,
security chip, or password, when the computer is turned on.
Privacy Manager certificate. A digital certificate that requires authentication each time you use it for
cryptographic operations, such as signing and encrypting e-mail messages and Microsoft Office documents.
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Standard that defines the interfaces for creating, using, and administering
certificates and cryptographic keys.
reboot. Process of restarting the computer.
reveal. A task that allows the user to decrypt one or more chat history sessions, displaying the Contact Screen
Name(s) in plain text and making the session available for viewing.
revocation password. A password that is created when a user requests a digital certificate. The password is
required when the user wants to revoke his or her digital certificate. This ensures that only the user may revoke
the certificate.
SATA device mode. Data transfer mode between a computer and mass storage devices, such as hard drives
and optical drives.
seal for trusted contacts. A task that adds a digital signature, encrypts the e-mail, and sends it after you
authenticate using your chosen security logon method.
security logon method. The method used to log in to the computer.
Send Security button. A software button that is displayed on the toolbar of Microsoft Outlook e-mail messages.
Clicking the button allows you to sign and/or encrypt a Microsoft Outlook e-mail message.
shred cycle. The number of times the shred algorithm is executed on each asset. The higher the number of
shred cycles you select, the more secure the computer is.
shred profile. A specified erasure method and list of assets.
shred. The execution of an algorithm that obscures the data contained in an asset.
Sign and Encrypt button. A software button that is displayed on the toolbar of Microsoft Office applications.
Clicking the button allows you to sign, encrypt, or removing encryption in a Microsoft Office document.
signature line. A placeholder for the visual display of a digital signature. When a document is signed, the signer's
name and verification method are displayed. The signing date and the signer's title can also be included.
simple delete. Deletion of the Windows reference to an asset. The asset content remains on the hard drive until
obscuring data is written over it by free space bleaching.
Single Sign On. Feature that stores authentication information and allows you to use the Credential Manager
to access Internet and Windows applications that require password authentication.
smart card. Small piece of hardware, similar in size and shape to a credit card, which stores identifying
information about the owner. Used to authenticate the owner to a computer.
stringent security. Security feature in BIOS Configuration that provides enhanced protection for the power-on
and administrator passwords and other forms of power-on authentication.
suggested signer. A user who is designated by the owner of a Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel document to
add a signature line to the document.
token. See security logon method.
Trusted Contact invitation. An e-mail that is sent to a person, asking them to become a Trusted Contact.
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