Dell Data Security Console User Guide v3.11

Introduction

The Data Security Console provides access to applications that ensure security for all users of the computer, to view and manage encryption status of the computer's drives and partitions, and to easily enroll their PBA password and recovery questions.

The following features are available:

• Enroll credentials for use with PBA
• Take advantage of multi-factor credentials, including passwords and smart cards
• Recover access to your computer if you forget your password without help desk calls or administrator assistance
• Easily change your Windows password
• Set personal preferences

• View encryption status

• View Firewall and Web Protection status (if installed).
• View Advanced Threat Prevention status.

Data Security Console

To open the Data Security Console, from the Desktop, double-click the Dell Data Security Console icon.

You can access these applications:

• Encryption Status allows you to view the encryption status of the computer's drives and partitions.
• The Advanced Threat Prevention dashboard displays protection status of the computer, based on Advanced Threat Prevention policies.
• The Firewall and Web Protection status page displays the overall and individual protection status of the computers Fire and Web Protection.
• The Sign-In Access tool allows you to set up and manage PBA password, configure PBA self-recovery questions, and view the status of your credential enrollment.

This guide describes how to use each of these applications.

Be sure to periodically check dell.com/support for updated documentation.