Password manager as a recipe for maintaining online security
Do you need help remembering login details for various accounts?
Use a password manager!
Passwords for our online accounts should be very strong and unique, meaning the should not be reused for other security measures. This is especially true for important accounts such as email, banking ora access to professional resources.
The problem is that most of us have so many online accounts that creating strong passwords for each of them and remembering them all is extremely difficult.
Additionally, more and more SaaS (Software as a Service) applications are appearing on the market, allowing users to utilize functionalities over the Internet. These are not only business applicatioons – such as e-commerce platforms (Allegro, Amazon), transport exchanges (Trans.eu, Timocom) but also public administration applications that facilitate contact with residents.
How can you manage passwords for multiple applications necessary for many employees to do their work?
How can you manage access to resources and prevent unauthorized access?
The solution to this problem is a password manager application.
Such an application can securely store all your passwords, so you don’t have to worry about remembering them. This allows you to use unique, strong passwords for all important accounts (instead of using the same password for everything, which you should never do).
Thanks to shared groups, the application enables password management within an organization (e.g., among coworkers), granting permissions, and adding or removing users.
Additionally, a secure password storage application is helpful because it can:
- inform you and suggest a change, if you are using a password that appears on a list of compromised passwords following a known data breach (passwords that have already been stolen in an attack and will certainly be tested by systems trying to hack into accounts using bots);
- synchronize passwords across different devices, making it easier to log in wherever you are and whatever device you are using;
- notify you, if you are reusing the same password on different accounts;
- help detect fake websites, protecting you from phishing attacks
- work across different platforms, allowing you to use a single password manager that works simultaneously on your smartphone and on the browser of any operating system;
- share passwords with coworkers within the organization.
What is a password manager?
A password manager is an application designed to protect your passwords on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. It stores your passwords so you don’t have to remember them. Once you log in to the application using a master password, it will generate and remember passwords for all your online accounts. An advanced password manager can also automatically enter your passwords into websites, so you don’t have to type them every time you log in.
Using password managers
Before you start using one, it is very important to take appropriate steps to protect your password manager account because:
if you forget your master password, you will not be able to easily regain access to your accounts. You will need to manually recover the passwords for each account individually;
if a cybercriminal gains access to your password manager account, they will have access to all your accounts.
Minimize the risk of unauthorized access to your secure password storage app:
- enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on your password manager account; this ensures that even if a cybercriminal knows your Master Password, they still won’t be able to access your account;
- choose a strong master password. Remember that this password cannot be stored in the password manager itself, so if you forget it, you will lose access to all your accounts.
Which password manager should you choose?
There are many different password managers available that can be used for free if you accept certain limitations. It is worth searching the internet for reviews to find one that meets your requirements.
If you are looking for a solution offered as a web app with browser extensions (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera) and as a mobile app (iOS, Android), then test perc.pass, which features advanced security measures such as:
zero-knowledge encryption – an innovative encryption method that maximizes the level of data security;
organization password sharing – based on zero-knowledge proof and public key exchange;
Two-Factor verification – the use of 2FA to provide an additional layer of security;
secure storage – all data is stored within the European Union – in Poland;
data protection – a solution compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/RODO).
Regarding functionality and teamwork (especially for companies and organizations), perc.pass offers:
shared groups – enabling the management of passwords and data within a group, assigning permissions, adding and removing users, and controlling access;
convenient browser extensions (plugins) – allowing you to seamlessly manage your login data, automatically fill out forms, and create new passwords while browsing, ensuring fast access and increasing security;
activity log – where perc.pass records key system events by default; it is possible to download aggregated logs as a .csv file if further analysis is required;
password generator – which allows for the creation of strong, complex character combinations that meet the latest security standards, providing protection against brute-force attacks and unauthorized account access;
storage of key documents – allowing for the secure storage of not only passwords but also sensitive files, certificates, and all types of documents that require high security. The perc.pass drive enables the secure storage and exchange of content between group members.
Access management SaaS - check it out
If you are looking for a ready-made SaaS (Software as a Service) solution, provided with hosting and support, without the need to deal with IT infrastructure, security, and technical background issues, the perc.pass application may meet your requirements.
Depending on the purchased license, perc.pass features a special helpdesk module, allowing administrators to contact engineers for technical assistance and clarification of any doubts regarding the application’s functioning.
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