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Intro to
Password ManagementJanuary 5, 2015
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“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
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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!
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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?
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What did we learn from Ben Adams?
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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.
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Survey says: Longer is better!
#s of
passwords
hacked
# of characters in password
PC Magazine, 2014
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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
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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
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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
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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!!!
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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.
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A Word about two-Factor Authentication
The best password managers offer two-
factor authentication.
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*Top Rated password managers
LastPass
DashLane
Roboform Everywhere
Intuitive Password
Keeper Password Vault
Norton Identity Safe
PasswordBox
Sticky Password
*PCWeek; Aug. 22, 2014 edition
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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!
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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
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Live demo
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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
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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
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Thank you for your attention!
If I can be helpful…
The internet can be an exhilarating experience, but please
stay safe out there!