LastPass Password Manager

Sep 20, 2018

SIR Phil Goff

Branch 116

Passwords are a Constant ProblemPasswords are a Constant ProblemPasswords are a Constant ProblemPasswords are a Constant Problem

• We need them for security

• We are asked to make them complex

• We are asked to change them from time to time

• We are not allowed to use ones we’ve used before

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• Reviewed Password Manager Programs in Apr 2013 and Jan 2015

• Both Presentations are saved on the Website

• This is an update plus a more detailed explanation about using

LastPass

Prior CAT Presentations on PasswordsPrior CAT Presentations on PasswordsPrior CAT Presentations on PasswordsPrior CAT Presentations on Passwords

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Password ManagersPassword ManagersPassword ManagersPassword Managers

• Many Different Ones Available

• Basic Structural Differences:

• Local Vault v. Cloud Storage

• Stand Alone v. Attached to Browser

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Lots of ChoicesLots of ChoicesLots of ChoicesLots of Choices

Roboform

Keepass

Sticky Password Keeper

Password Boss

Enpass

LogmeOnce Zoho Vault

1Password

Google

True KeyLastPass

Dashlane

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Using Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store Passwords

• Create a File and keep on your Desktop

• Enter Website name, Username and Password manually

• No internet connection needed

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January 12, 2013

Password Master

Website Website Address Username Password

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/ philgoff skinnygirl

Yahoo Mail http://us.mg205.mail.yahoo.com elephant@yahoo.com mammoth1

Using Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store Passwords

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Using Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store Passwords

You Can Password Protect you Excel Workbook if you wish

Click on File > Info > Protect Workbook (Excel 2016)

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• Easy to forget to record changes in passwords

• Not available on other devices unless you store it

in the cloud

• Must Log into PC to Access

• No automatic password entry. You must look up

the password in Excel and type it in the browser

Downside of Using ExcelDownside of Using ExcelDownside of Using ExcelDownside of Using Excel

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Google Has a Simple Password ManagerGoogle Has a Simple Password ManagerGoogle Has a Simple Password ManagerGoogle Has a Simple Password Manager

• Called “Smart Lock for Passwords”

• If You Use Chrome as your Browser, consider Google

• The passwords are stored in the cloud

• Attached to your Google Account

• Must be logged into Google to use Smart Lock.

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Using Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart Lock

• Log into Google Chrome Browser

• Go to “Passwords.Google.com”

• Turn On “Offer to Save Passwords” and “Auto Sign-in”

• Shows current passwords saved, etc.

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Using Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart Lock

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Use Google Smart LockUse Google Smart LockUse Google Smart LockUse Google Smart Lock

• If you primarily use one computer

• Don’t have a large number of Username/Passwords

• Willing to create your own passwords to be secure

• Normally use Chrome as your browser

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Downsides of Google Smart LockDownsides of Google Smart LockDownsides of Google Smart LockDownsides of Google Smart Lock

• You must be logged into Google to use. Doesn’t store your

Google email address and Google password.

• You are giving all your passwords to Google.

• If someone logs into your Google account, they have access to all

your passwords.

• Not sure if it will work with long passphrases

• Doesn’t work well with iOS or Firefox.

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Stand Alone Password ManagersStand Alone Password ManagersStand Alone Password ManagersStand Alone Password Managers• Most popular ones are LastPass, Dashlane & 1Password

• All are cloud based and attach to the Browser (Chrome, Firefox,

Edge, etc)

• All three use a Master Password

• This password is encrypted when sent to the cloud

• You are the only person who knows this password

• If you forget your password through security questions or code

texted to cellphone

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LastPass is the Most PopularLastPass is the Most PopularLastPass is the Most PopularLastPass is the Most Popular• Attaches to browser but is independent of the browser account

• You can share it with others if you grant them the master

password

• Works on multiple browsers

• Will create passwords if requested

• Entries can be organized for easy retrieval

• Works on Smartphone, iPad, etc.

• Free

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How to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPass• LastPass is not a program on your computer!

• Go to Chrome Webstore or enter

chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions

• Search for LastPass

• Select “Add to Chrome”

• Alternatively, go to lastpass.com and create an account

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How to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPass• You Must Create a Master Password.

• If lost, you cannot retrieve it

• You may be able to reset it via security questions

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How to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPass

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Activating LastPassActivating LastPassActivating LastPassActivating LastPass

When Icon is red, LastPass is Active

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When Entering a New PasswordWhen Entering a New PasswordWhen Entering a New PasswordWhen Entering a New Password

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Click on Red Icon and Open VaultClick on Red Icon and Open VaultClick on Red Icon and Open VaultClick on Red Icon and Open Vault

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Detail Info Saved WebsiteDetail Info Saved WebsiteDetail Info Saved WebsiteDetail Info Saved Website

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Other FeaturesOther FeaturesOther FeaturesOther Features

• LastPass will generate secure passwords

• You can have multiple accounts for a given website

• Spouse has an Amazon Account

• Select which Account – Username/Password you wish to

use

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Multiple AccountsMultiple AccountsMultiple AccountsMultiple Accounts

• Spouse and I both use Humana Insurance

• Click on the small box to the right to select the right account.

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Some CautionsSome CautionsSome CautionsSome Cautions

LastPass Restrictions:

• Doesn’t store PC Startup Password

• A few websites block it’s usage, i.e. iCloud, One Drive, etc.

• Password vault is stored in cloud and on your computer.

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How to Remove LastPassHow to Remove LastPassHow to Remove LastPassHow to Remove LastPass

• LastPass is not a program and will not show on Control Panel

> Uninstall a Program

• Open Chrome, click on 3 dots at top right corner.

• Select More Tools > Extensions.

• Find LastPass and click on “Remove”

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What Do I Do?What Do I Do?What Do I Do?What Do I Do?

• I use LastPass and it’s great

• I also keep an Excel spreadsheet of passwords on my desktop

• It’s not password protected but it should be

• I try to keep it up to date but it’s only a backup to LastPass

• The Excel file is critical for websites that block LastPass (very

few)

• Use a Sticky Note for PC login

• If you forget your login password, I can’t help you

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All About Texting With

Your Smartphone

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Easily Send and Receive Text MessagesEasily Send and Receive Text MessagesEasily Send and Receive Text MessagesEasily Send and Receive Text Messages

• Younger people primarily text

• Service workers primarily use texting

• Don’t have time for telephone calls

• Don’t look at email very often

• Good way to send casual pictures

• Best way to connect quickly

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Basic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of Texting

• Texting is not “Twitter or Tweeting.”

• You send a text to a telephone number, not a person.

• You can send to a name if your contact list has their telephone

number.

• You can send a text to several phone numbers at a time, just like an

email distribution list.

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Basic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of Texting

• You can reply to a text with a touch of a button.

• You can attach photos or “emojis” if you wish.

• You don’t have to type messages – you can dictate them.

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Send a Text Using an iPhoneSend a Text Using an iPhoneSend a Text Using an iPhoneSend a Text Using an iPhone

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Send a TextSend a TextSend a TextSend a Text

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Send a TextSend a TextSend a TextSend a Text

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Compose a TextCompose a TextCompose a TextCompose a Text

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Much Easier to Dictate a TextMuch Easier to Dictate a TextMuch Easier to Dictate a TextMuch Easier to Dictate a Text

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Stop or Correct DictationStop or Correct DictationStop or Correct DictationStop or Correct Dictation

Press Keyboard symbol

to stop dictating

and/or make

corrections.

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RelplyRelplyRelplyRelply to a Textto a Textto a Textto a Text

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Send A PictureSend A PictureSend A PictureSend A Picture

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Send An EmojiSend An EmojiSend An EmojiSend An Emoji

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Start Texting Start Texting Start Texting Start Texting –––– It’s EasyIt’s EasyIt’s EasyIt’s Easy