It’s not new information that password protection is the number one end-user security measure you can take to make sure you are being safe online. Certainly, by now you’ve heard how risky it is to use the same password for each account you have — but remembering several unique passwords can be difficult. How often have you received the “incorrect password” alert when trying to log into one of your everyday (or more likely on your not-so-everyday) sites?
The ideal thing to do would be to keep a record of your passwords somewhere that you can access. But there are some concerns with this method. If this record is kept on a sticky note or even on your computer, it can surely be lost or accidentally deleted. If it is located on an un-encrypted online or cloud location, it can definitely be accessed and even compromised. For this reason, the safest and best option for keeping track of secure passwords is by using a password manager.
Here are a couple ways a password manager ensures your passwords stay secure. First and foremost, it will automatically generate a strong password for you so that you don’t have to worry about coming up with long, difficult passwords on your own each time you create a new account. Then, it safely keeps all of these passwords for you in one location, so that you can access and use all of your passwords with using just one primary password.
Enable strongly recommends using a password manager for each of your online accounts for two important reasons:
Not only does it make your life so much easier, once your password manager is all set, you never have to remember several different passwords again – you only have to remember ONE!
Additional security. Using long, encrypted passwords is extremely more secure than keeping the same password (or even a few different ones) for each of your sites. It is more important now than ever in cyber history to make ensure your online devices are as secure as possible.
The reality is, it would take a genius, with lots of time on their hands, to be able to remember a new “green” password for every one of their accounts (email, streaming services, social media platforms, work software, etc.). And let’s be real— you have more important things to do with your time! With all that being said, take advantage of this incredible tool that not only makes your life easier but makes sure you have extra security online.
Enable’s Password Manager App Recommendations
Bitwarden
- Free Base Package with unlimited storage for both Personal and Business Plans
- Top free features in Personal Plan:
- One-to-One Text Sharing
- Unlimited Vault Items
- Sync Passwords Across All Devices
- Secure Password Generator
- Self-host Option
- Top free features in Business Plan:
- Free forever
- Sharing for 2 users
- Limit 2 collections
- Unlimited shared items
1Password
- Personal account starts at $2.99
- Team account starts at $3.99
- Personal account features:
- Apps for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, and Chrome OS
- Unlimited passwords, items, and 1 GB document storage
- 24/7 email support
- 365 day item history to restore deleted passwords
- Travel Mode to safely cross borders
- Two-factor authentication (MFA) for an extra layer of protection
- Teams account features:
- Apps for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, and Chrome OS
- Unlimited shared vaults and item storage
- Admin controls to view and manage permissions
- Two-factor authentication (MFA) for an extra layer of protection
- Duo integration for business-wide multi-factor authentication
- 24/7 email support
- 1 GB document storage per person
- 5 guest accounts for limited sharing
Dashlane
- Both Personal and Team plans start at $5/mo
- Personal Premium account features:
- Unlimited passwords
- Unlimited devices
- Dark Web Monitoring & alerts
- VPN for Wifi Protection
- Team account features:
- U.S. patented security architecture
- Security dashboard
- Advanced reporting
- Compromised password alerts
- Public Wi-Fi VPN
- Two-factor authentication (MFA)
- SAML provisioning
- Enforceable policy settings
- Remote deletion of company accounts
- Enterprise mass deployment
- Smart Spaces separate work & personal accounts
- Unlimited devices
- Group password sharing
- Free Personal Premium accounts
- Customer Success Manager, with 50 seats or more
- Technical onboarding support
These are the recommendations from our very own Enable team members. They use these password manager applications for themselves and even their families! We are always evaluating these resources ourselves and updating our recommendations to reflect the best available options. Our team would love to help if you’re interested in a password manager and aren’t sure where to start. Enable Ministry Partners is about serving those who serve. If you’d like more information about how we can help, email us at [email protected].
