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security_presentation [2025.02.25 18:22] – Steve Isenbergsecurity_presentation [2025.02.25 18:43] (current) – [Caveat] Steve Isenberg
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 //All of these offer login and text note storage in a secure vault protected by your master password, and can generate (and store) strong passwords.// //All of these offer login and text note storage in a secure vault protected by your master password, and can generate (and store) strong passwords.//
  
-//Following data updated 10/9/2022.  There are MANY other options, these are a few.  You should study all of the features and drawbacks of any option you consider or select.//+//Following data updated 2/25/2025.  There are MANY other options, these are a few.  You should study all of the features and drawbacks of any option you consider or select as information may change.//
 ^Manager^Free version.  ^Paid version.  ^Cost.  ^platforms^ ^Manager^Free version.  ^Paid version.  ^Cost.  ^platforms^
 |[[https://www.lastpass.com/|www.lastpass.com]] |Access on one device type (computer or mobile) |1GB encrypted cloud storage\\ Multifactor Authentication (MFA)\\ Contingency plan (loved one access in emergency) |Free for one device type; $36/yr 1 user, $48/yr 6 users (group and share items, family manager)|Browser based. Win, Mac, Linux, Mobile| |[[https://www.lastpass.com/|www.lastpass.com]] |Access on one device type (computer or mobile) |1GB encrypted cloud storage\\ Multifactor Authentication (MFA)\\ Contingency plan (loved one access in emergency) |Free for one device type; $36/yr 1 user, $48/yr 6 users (group and share items, family manager)|Browser based. Win, Mac, Linux, Mobile|
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   * [[https://www.techradar.com/best/password-manager]] a good site for reviews of offerings   * [[https://www.techradar.com/best/password-manager]] a good site for reviews of offerings
   * [[https://www.techradar.com/reviews/keepassxc]] TechRadar's review of KeePassXC   * [[https://www.techradar.com/reviews/keepassxc]] TechRadar's review of KeePassXC
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 +====My Recommendations====
 +If you're looking for a fast answer...here's my thoughts
 +  - KeePass on iCloud or Box.  (You're in full control of your passwords and who can see them and are relatively immune to data breaches.)
 +    * You need to be willing to learn to use KeePass and set up cloud storage.
 +  - BitWarden.  Free version is a good solution and it's turnkey.
 +    * Possibility of a breach, see 'Caveat' below.
 +
 +I am interested in your thoughts on these, and other, possibilities you like! 
  
 ====Caveat==== ====Caveat====
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     * On iPhone and iPad: KeePass Touch     * On iPhone and iPad: KeePass Touch
     * On Android:     * On Android:
-    * On Windows:+    * On Windows: KeePassXC
   * Store password file in iCloud   * Store password file in iCloud
   * Copy password file to local Document storage on each device (so it's available when there's no internet)   * Copy password file to local Document storage on each device (so it's available when there's no internet)
-  * Copy password file to Dropbox, pCloud (as backup)+  * Copy password file to Box (free cloud storage) and Dropbox, for redundancy. 
  
 To note: To note:
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   * Available on all my devices   * Available on all my devices
   * One password to remember   * One password to remember
-  * I can use long and complex passwords+  * I can use long and complex passwords (and KeePass helps me create them and tells how secure they are)
   * Can keep a history of past passwords   * Can keep a history of past passwords
 +  * I can store other information in the vault, like those recovery passwords "what's your father's middle name" so I can use a fake un-guessable answer
  
 Using a password manager: Using a password manager:
security_presentation.1740525769.txt.gz · Last modified: 2025.02.25 18:22 by Steve Isenberg