User Manual

Ensure Technologies – User’s Guide for XyLoc Client ver 8.x.x
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Pass Key
What It Does: Recommended Use:
Lets administrators access
the current user’s desktop
without logging that person
out.
This is useful in situations where the
administrator needs to troubleshoot a problem
that may be specific to a particular user’s
account.
To use a XyLoc Key as a Pass Key, the Pass
Key holder must approach the secured
computer and press Ctrl-Alt-Del (under
Windows 2000/XP). The Pass Key holder will
then have to enter their
user name and XyLoc
password into the dialog box to gain access to
the current user’s desktop. When the Pass Key
user leaves the active range, the computer will
relock.
NOTE: If the Pass Key user is also an
Administrator under Windows 2000 and XP,
the XyLoc Password MUST be different from
the Windows password.
Beep When Locking
What It Does: Recommended Use:
Plays the “Default “ system
sound when XyLoc secures
the PC.
Enable this setting initially to provide users
with audio feedback when their PCs are
secured. After users are familiar with XyLoc’s
operation, they may no longer need or desire
this feature.
Lock if the Key is Stationary for
What It Does: Recommended Use:
Secures the computer’s
desktop automatically if the
user leaves their XyLoc
key next to their computer
for the set time period.
Note: Ensure
recommends the 1-minute
option for demonstration
purposes only.
Use to assist with enforcing compliance with
security policy and to encourage the user to
keep the XyLoc key with them at all times. The
system senses that the strength of signal from
the key is not varying enough, and secures the
desktop after the specified time. A message
noting a stationary key for this user is recorded
into the Audit Log and sent to the XyLoc
Security Server (XSS). NOTE: If other
factors in the environment cause the signal
from the key to vary, it is possible the signal
could vary enough to keep from locking, even
when stationary.