Passwords. They’re the keys to our digital kingdoms, but also the biggest pain in our necks.
They’ve been around since the dawn of the internet, and guess what? Even with replacements being introduced, they’re not going away anytime soon.
I’m sure you’ve felt the pain of managing a billion passwords for all your accounts. It’s exhausting and risky. Perhaps it’s time you considered using a password manager.
The real beauty of password managers is you only have to remember one password – the master password to log in to your manager. Then, it does everything else for you.
- It creates long random passwords
- It remembers them and stores them safely
- And it will even fill them into the login page for you
That means no more wracking your brain trying to remember if your password is “P@ssw0rd123” or “Pa55w0rd123” (both are really bad and dangerously weak passwords, by the way). With a password manager, all the work is done for you.
We won’t sugar coat it – password managers aren’t invincible. Like all superheroes, they have their weaknesses. Cyber criminals can sometimes trick password managers into auto filling login details on fake websites.
But there are ways to outsmart criminals.
First, disable the automatic autofill feature. Yes, it’s convenient, but better safe than sorry, right? Only trigger autofill when you’re 100% sure the website is legit.
And when choosing a password manager, go for one with strong encryption and multi-factor authentication (MFA) where you generate a code on another device to prove it’s you.
These extra layers of security can make a big difference in making your accounts impenetrable.
Enterprise password managers offer useful features like setting password policies and analyzing your teams’ passwords for vulnerabilities. Plus, they often come with behavior analysis tools powered by machine learning tech. Highly recommended.
But here’s the thing – no matter how advanced your password manager is, it’s only as good as the person using it. So, do yourself a favor: Train your team to stay vigilant against scams, and always keep your password manager up to date.
We can recommend the right password manager for your business and help you and your team use it in the right way. Get in touch at (734) 457-5000, or info@mytechexperts.com.