Quick Reference Guide

Dell ControlPoint Security Manager 7
1 Click Settings next to Full Disk Encryption .
2 Use the Secure EFS Wizard to create or use a digital certificate for
encrypting files and folders on your system. Follow the onscreen prompts.
Configuring Logins and Passwords
Configuring login and password tasks are only enabled for users with
administrator rights. Logins and Passwords allow administrators to perform the
following tasks:
• Select Windows Login Authentication Type
• Configure Pre-boot Password
• Manage Password Settings
Selecting a Windows Login Authentication Type
The selected Windows login authentication type will apply to all users of the
system. To select the Windows login authentication:
1
Click Settings next to Require a fingerprint or password for Windows
logon
.
2 Use Embassy Security Center to enable Windows login, select the
authentication type for Windows login, and enroll users for fingerprints for
Windows login. Follow the onscreen prompts.
Configuring a Pre-boot Password
A pre-boot password is used to authenticate the user before the system boots up.
This prevents unauthorized users from accessing data on the hard drive in the
event the system is lost or stolen. Options for pre-boot login include:
• None —No option is chosen for pre-boot login.
•
System password —The pre-boot login uses the system password for
authorization.
•
Hard drive password —The pre-boot login uses the hard drive password for
authorization.
•
Fingerprint —The pre-boot login uses a fingerprint for authorization.
•
Smart card —The pre-boot login uses a smart card for authorization.
To configure the pre-boot password: