Password Management Software
With the recent news that almost 6.5 million LinkedIn passwords may have been compromised, we thought it would be helpful to post a short list of some of the popular password management tools currently available on the market.
The benefits of a password management tool are clear to anyone who uses computers and mobile devices on a regular basis. As your passwords and usernames for different sites and services begin to accumulate, not only do they become hard to remember but they also become less secure. That’s because most people tend to use the same passwords for multiple sites. Unfortunately, using the same password for multiple sites represents a risk—if your password is hacked or in some way compromised on one site then your information is also at risk on any sites where you use the same password. That’s why a password management tool—which can allow you to uses different passwords for all of your online accounts and profiles can actually keep your information more secure.
The specific features, compatibilities, and prices of password management tools vary, but for the most part, a good solution should not only store all of your passwords (securely) but should also help you generate strong passwords according to specified criteria. Of course another beneficial feature is a tool that stores your database of passwords (again, securely) in the cloud, thereby allowing you to access the tool across a number of devices.
From Intermet
