Password security has never been more critical. We need to have a dozen different password combinations for every account. Steaming. Gaming. Bank accounts— Social Media. Even logging into your computer requires a strong password. Then, to top it off, you have to remember each one.
I received an email from Password Manager yesterday about featuring them on Project Fangirl. I rarely get requests like this, but I was more than happy to include them, as software like theirs allows people to remain safe online without worrying about their information being compromised.
So in this post, I wanted to talk about what having a Password Manager offers.
What Are The Benefits Of Having A Password Manager?
We’ve talked about email scams and how I barely survived scammers. But what does this have to do with having a password manager? A lot of stuff to do with cyber security is often tied together in some way.
Placing your password in the safety of something potentially hacked is daunting. However, there is a load of benefits to it.
If you use a password manager, it takes the guesswork out of having to remember a ton of combinations. It also allows for passwords to be auto-generated to suit the requirements of the particular website you’re using. This includes letters, numbers and special characters. Moreover, this allows hackers to have difficulty guessing the combination, but it’s easy for the program’s user to access the password via their memory.
Furthermore, the password will be stored securely in the manager’s memory if you go years without using a site. t will also store usernames.
Say Goodbye To Phishing Websites
One of the essential aspects of Password Manager is that it detects Phishing. This is a practice where fake websites pose as real ones in an attempt to steal your information. With a manager, passwords created for a specific site will only work on the legit site.
Having a password manager minimises the risks of falling victim to phishing attacks.
Sync Your Password Manager To ALL Your Devices
The great thing about having a password manager is that there is an associated mobile app so that you can use the same passwords across every device. No more struggling to find the correct password or having to reset it.
However, there is one downside. Some managers don’t sync across devices.
The Three Password Managers
There are three different types of password managers.
- Desktop – on your computer and is the most common and popular choice.
- Cloud – useful for people who use multiple devices while out and about. Cloud service can be used no matter the location or device.
- Single Sign-On – commonly used in a corporate setting, a single sign-on manager does not require passwords and usernames.
Two Factor Authorisation
Often shortened to 2FA, Two Factor Authorisation is an extra layer of security. There are three methods:
- Questions only you know, PIN
- Apps that generate a second code
- Fingerprint or FaceID
Having 2FA in place makes a hacker’s task of getting into their intended target much harder.
The Cost Of A P’Word Manager
The price of a password manager varies depending on the product. Usually, the price starts at $5 and can go up to at least $40 a month. Most managers have free trials where you can test the product before you commit to it.
If you want the pros and cons, please visit the Password Manager website for more.
