Locking or disconnecting from the SDS Enterprise account

As a security measure, users must lock or disconnect from their SDS Enterprise accounts when they leave their workstations, to prevent access to SDS Enterprise features.

When the user locks their Windows session, removes the smart card or USB token, or the screen saver activates, the SDS Enterprise account can be automatically locked or logged out according to the settings chosen in the security policy. For more information, see the SDS Enterprise Administration guide.

Locking the account prevents access to keys. This means that the user can no longer access encrypted data, but can continue to use files that are already open by Stormshield Data Team, for example.

The locking procedure is the same for the password, smart card and token modes. Removing a smart card or token from the drive also makes it possible to lock the session. By reinserting the card or token, you will directly access the unlocking screen.

To lock the account:

  1. Right-click on the SDS Enterprise icon SDS Enterprise icon in the Windows system tray.
  2. Click on Lock. The SDS Enterprise icon turns red and the account can no longer be accessed.

When the account is locked, go to the same menu to unlock it.

The account can only be disconnected if the user is connected (green icon) or the account is locked (red icon).

Disconnecting means closing the SDS Enterprise account. As a result, SDS Enterprise features cannot be used. We recommend that you close any open files and running applications before disconnecting.

The disconnection procedure is the same for password, smart card and token modes. After you have disconnected, if you reinsert the smart card or token, you will access the connection screen.

To disconnect:

  1. Right-click on the SDS Enterprise icon SDS Enterprise icon in the Windows system tray.
  2. Click on Disconnect. The SDS Enterprise icon turns gray .