| Information Security |
Safeguard for your computer |
Why should I use SafeGuard? |
Protecting privacy data and intellectual property is a key to success. One mistake and you could lose more than just your data. SafeGuard is a powerful tool to protect confidential information against attacks or loss, and help organizations comply with the growing number of privacy laws – many that apply to the University of Northern Colorado. |
| If you store any PII data or other confidential information, you should use the SafeGuard products to protect this data. |
I've heard it called Utimaco. What's that? |
Utimaco is the company that created SafeGuard. SafeGuard is to Utimaco as Office is to Microsoft. |
Is Encryption a cure-all for Digital Security? |
NO!!! Encryption requires that you protect your PDID. Your PDID is the key to unlocking encryption. If you have it, for example, on a post-it note taped to your computer screen the encryption is useless. |
For more information on passwords, how to pick a good one, and how to protect them, visit: |
Why is there a wait between logon attempts if I get my password wrong? And why does it get longer? |
There is a wait between password attempts so that a hacker cannot use brute force by guessing to unlock the computer. By making them wait, and increasing the time, makes it almost impossible for them to access the system without the right password. |
| What should I do if I lock myself out? |
| You have 5 tries to get your password correct. After the 5 th try, the system will be locked. If you happen to lock yourself out, or cannot remember the password, you have to do a challenge response with the Technical Support Center (TSC). You can call them at 970-351-4357. |
How will this change my computer? (Extended boot times) |
This increased security can have a slight but noticeable impact on computer boot times. With SafeGuard installed, the boot up time of computers is extended due to the computer decrypting the hard drive for use. |
How do I let someone else use my computer? |
1. You switch the computer on, and the Power On Authentication (POA) dialog appears. For another person to be able to log on to POA, you must enable them to do so. |
2. You log on to POA. The "Pass-through Logon to Windows" option must be deactivated so that the Windows logon dialog appears. |
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3. The Windows logon dialog appears and User2 enters their UNC Personal Digital Identity (PDID) and is granted access |
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4. Now User2 is granted access. |
Once the computer has been rebooted User2 can logon to POA. |
Need to protect a Thumb/USB/Jump Drive ? |
To protect a file on a Jump Drive or other portable media, use PrivateCrypto. |
What if I wanted to protect just a single Word Document/Power Point presentation/Excel Spreadsheet? |
To protect a single office document, click the Protect Document button in Word, Protect Workbook button in Excel, or Protect Presentation button in PowerPoint, all under the review tab in Word 2007. This is called Windows Rights Management. For more information, see http://www.unco.edu/it/security/wrm.htm |
Wait! My question was not answered here!! |
If you have a question that was not covered above, please contact the Technical Support Center at 970-351-4357. |
For questions about PrivateCrypto or the secure transfer of removable media, visit: http://www.unco.edu/it/security/safeguardremoveablemedia.htm |
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Main Office (970) 351-2341 |
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TSC [Help] (970) 351-4357 |