After installing Desktop TDE, you'll want to create a Smartpoint to protect a folder on your desktop. Follow the steps below to create a Smartpoint. If you have not installed Desktop TDE, click the link here to install,

Step

Description

1

Navigate to the bottom right of your Windows desktop to find the application icon. Right-Click the icon and hit, "Login..."

2

Your browser should pop up and you may receive a login prompt. If you see a login prompt, use your active directory credentials associated with your organization.


If you were automatically logged in or had to manually login, you should see this screen to the left. Click, "Add" to add a TDE Agent.



3

  • Declare the local directory path you'd like to protect on your desktop
  • Select a TDE Key from the Drop-down
  • Select a Smartpoint Policy from the drop down
  • Check/Uncheck Reporting
  • Save the Smartpoint