Why We Use Password Managers
 

Welcome to the second installment of the CyberArch blog. This week we want to help you be safer on the internet in your daily tasks and activities. Dangers in today’s online world are all but omnipresent, so we’re here to help you be ever vigilant. Specifically in terms of password management. 

Why Password Security Matters 
As most of us know, password security is an essential component to maintaining your digital safety, as they serve as the initial barrier between cybercriminals and your personal information. Incorporating safe authentication into your daily life can help you avoid cyber-attacks, and can protect your financial information, social media and email accounts, and more. 

Why We Use Password Managers 
It is important to practice proper password creation, which includes generating complex and unique credentials for your different accounts and websites. This is where password managers become handy. Password managers help you generate and keep track of the various passwords you maintain on your devices. They can also provide a safe process for sharing credentials with friends or family in necessary situations to avoid recording passwords in a vulnerable space. 
Provided below is a list of recommendations for password managers and some of their respective features.  

Norton - https://my.norton.com/extspa/passwordmanager  
Basic and beginner friendly 
Free 
Offers multi-factor authentication 
Password generator 

Keeper - https://www.keepersecurity.com/personal.html  
Popular choice 
$2-3/ month (30-day free trial) 
Offers multi-factor authentication 
Credential sharing, device syncing, and more features. 

1 password - https://1password.com/  
Beginner friendly 
$3/ month - Offers family plans 
Offers multi-factor authentication 
Easy to use on mobile 

Bitwarden - https://bitwarden.com/  
Popular choice 
Free, but not as beginner friendly 
Offers multi-factor authentication 
Credential sharing 

Parting words 
As we all continue our journey here at CyberArch, we must actively pursue the necessary cybersecurity practices, which includes proper password security. Be sure to take advantage of a useful password manager to maintain certain security.  

By Raksha Adama