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Intro to
Password ManagementJanuary 5, 2015
“A USERNAME and password combination has long been the
standard security mechanism for online accounts. But that
method just isn’t cutting it anymore.”
Listen up!
--PC Magazine
So WhY listen to me?
I’m NOT associated with a password
management company
I’m NOT an IT professional
I AM a hardcore internet junky!
How do you store your passwords?
On a scrap of paper?
In a spreadsheet?
In your browser?
On a hard drive?
In your smartphone?
In your head?
What did we learn from Ben Adams?
What we learned from Ben Adams…
Stored passwords aren’t readable by real people (hashing
algorithm)
Hackers use software to crack them.
The longer it takes to crack a password, the more effective
it is.
The more complex the password, the better it is at
withstanding hackers.
Survey says: Longer is better!
#s of
passwords
hacked
# of characters in password
PC Magazine, 2014
What have we learned?
Longer is better
Variety of characters helps
Important to use a different password for each
and every website
It’s definitely a trade-off
So What is a password manager?
“You need to use a different strong password on
every site, and you should change each one
often. Unless you have an exceptional memory,
the only practical way to do that is with a
password manager.”
PC Magazine
Why use a password manager?
Helps you to secure your identity and increase the strength
of the passwords you use to protect your online accounts.
Most password managers can:
Remember your passwords for you.
Randomly generate strong passwords.
Help shield you against traditional password attacks such
as dictionary, rainbow tables, or brute-force.
Safely store critical personal data for fill-forms.
Most are free or very inexpensive
Why use a password manager?
Helps you to secure your identity and increase the strength
of the passwords you use to protect your online accounts.
Most password managers can:
Remember your passwords for you.
Randomly generate strong passwords.
Help shield you against traditional password attacks such
as dictionary, rainbow tables, or brute-force.
Safely store critical personal data for fill-forms.
Most are free or very inexpensive
People, it’s kind of a DUH!!!
What is a password manager?
A password manager is a software application that helps
a user store and organize passwords.
Password managers store passwords in an encrypted
format.
Requires you to create a master password; a
single, very strong password which grants
access to your password vault
Some password managers store passwords
on your computer; others store data in the
cloud.
A Word about two-Factor Authentication
The best password managers offer two-
factor authentication.
*Top Rated password managers
LastPass
DashLane
Roboform Everywhere
Intuitive Password
Keeper Password Vault
Norton Identity Safe
PasswordBox
Sticky Password
*PCWeek; Aug. 22, 2014 edition
getting started
1. Do your homework and pick a program that best suits
your needs
2. Set up a free account
3. Create a strong master password
4. Start adding passwords for the sites you use.
Allow the program to generate passwords
automatically.
Alternatively, use passwords you create yourself.
It’s your choice!
getting started (Cont.)
6. Once online, check for the icon in your browser bar
to be sure you’re logged in
7. Password manager automatically prompts you to
enter log-in data whenever it ‘recognizes’ a login field
8. When you go to a new site, it prompts you to
generate a new login record
Live demo
Resources & reviews
LastPass -- lastpass.com/
DashLane -- www.dashlane.com/
1Password -- agilebits.com/onepassword
Roboform -- roboform.com/
Intuitive Password -- intuitivepassword.com/
Keeper Password Vault -- keepersecurity.com
Norton Identity Safe -- identitysafe.norton.com
PasswordBox -- www.passwordbox.com
Sticky Password -- www.stickypassword.com
Resources & reviews
**How and why to set up and use a password manager; CNet, Dec. 8, 2014http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-and-why-to-set-up-and-use-a-password-manager/
Augmenting Your Password-Protected World; NYT, Nov. 5, 2014http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/technology/personaltech/augmenting-your-password-protected-world.html?emc=edit_th_20141106&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=1404417&_r=1
The big password mistake that hackers are hoping you’ll make; State of the Net.net, Oct. 16, 2014http://stateofthenet.net/2014/10/the-big-password-mistake-that-hackers-are-hoping-youll-make/
Behind the App: The Story of 1Password; Lifehacker, Oct. 8. 2014http://lifehacker.com/behind-the-app-the-story-of-1password-1643425238
Take control of password chaos with these six password managers; CNet, Aug. 6, 2014http://www.cnet.com/news/best-password-managers/
**The Best Password Managers; PCWeek, Aug. 22, 2014http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407168,00.asp
Review: The best password managers for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices; InfoWorld, June 18, 2014http://www.infoworld.com/article/2607798/security/review--the-best-password-managers-for-pcs--macs--and-mobile-devices.html
Online Password Managers and Two-Factor Authentication, TopTenReviewshttp://online-password-manager-review.toptenreviews.com/roboform-everywhere-vs-passwordbox-premium.html
Thank you for your attention!
If I can be helpful…
The internet can be an exhilarating experience, but please
stay safe out there!