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Password Management
1. Overview
Password fatigued? Feeling uneasy about using the same account ID and password for all of your business accounts just so you can remember them all? Keeping track of account names and passwords can be a real challenge. There is always pencil and paper. But, if you would like a more robust, secure and flexible way to manage your key accounts there are software options that can help.
Features
In addition to securely storing account and password information, password management software may also include some of the following helpful features:
- Web Form Entry
Automatically fills in the user id and password of known web sites. Automatically filling in user ID and password information may also help to (1) prevent detection by key logging software and (2) prevent password entry into phishing websites.
- Backup
Backup password information to other devices.
- Synchronize
Synchronize the password database with other devices or computers.
- Password Creation
Generate strong passwords for you.
- Remote Access
The ideal solution should also allow remote access in the event you need password information while you are away from the office.
Implementation Options
1. In-House Password Management Solution |
2. Internet Password Management Service |
Most password management software is installed on each machine or on a USB flash drive. |
The availability of online applications has increased as security measures improve. |
2. Next Steps
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Outside Information
- Federal Trade Commission: OnGuard Online
Provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
- Wikipedia.org: Password manager
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