Over the years, we’ve gone from having just a couple of passwords to keep track of, to managing upwards of 100 passwords or more.
If you’re like most people, you’re probably using the same password for most of your accounts—and that’s not safe.
If that one password gets stolen because of a breach, it can be used to gain access to all your accounts… and any personal or financial information they contain.
That’s why we recommend using a password manager!
What is a password manager?
A password manager is software designed to manage all your online credentials, like usernames and passwords. It stores them all in a safe, encrypted database, and it can even generate new passwords when needed.
The biggest benefit of a password manager is that you won’t need to memorize hundreds of passwords or keep that secret password paper in your drawer! You’ll only need to remember the one password that unlocks your password manager vault.
What are the advantages of a password manager?
- Saves time
- Works across all your devices and operating systems
- Protects your identity
- Notifies you of potential phishing websites
For a list of suggested password manager options straight from the National Cybersecurity Alliance, click here.
