Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders 4.0 User Guide - McAfee

Managing User Local keys
The keys created by users on the client system are referred to as User Local keys. The User
Local keys creation and management is subject to policy control and can be made unavailable
to you by the administrator. User Local keys are individual to the user and the system on which
they are created.
Contents
Creating a User Local key
Deleting a User Local key
Renaming a User Local key
Exporting User Local keys
Importing User Local keys
Recovering User Local keys
Changing User Local key authentication method
Creating a User Local key
The encryption keys are stored in Key Stores. Each Key Store is protected with either a password
that you select (password token), or with your digital certificate (PKI token). You will select the
proper token when you create the key store. Your Key Store may be stored either on your
computer's hard disk, or on a removable storage media, typically a USB memory stick. It is
possible to have one Key Store on the hard disk and another on removable storage, where each
Key Store holds different keys.
Use this task to create a new user local key.
Task
1
Click the McAfee menulet on your status bar, then select Manage Features |
Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders. The Endpoint Encryption for Files and
Folders client console appears.
2 On the left pane, click Create new key. The Welcome to Create Local Key wizard appears.
3 Click Next. The Volume page appears.
4 Select the location where you want to save the local key from the drop-down menu then
click Next. The Data page appears.
NOTE: If you want to save the local key on a USB memory stick, ensure the drive is inserted
before you start the wizard.
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