Endpoint Encryption has several types of account roles and authentication methods for comprehensive identity-based authentication and management. Using Control Manager or PolicyServer MMC, you can add or import user accounts, control authentication, synchronize with the Active Directory, and manage policy group membership, as needed.

This chapter explains account roles and authentication methods, how to administer Control Manager to manage policies affecting Endpoint Encryption user, and how to control information access by using the specialized Endpoint Encryption Users widget. This chapter also explains how to use PolicyServer MMC to restore deleted Endpoint Encryption users.