Why do we need LastPass?

Why do we need LastPass?

• Most people do not have good password and secrets management habits. Here are some bad habits (which ones do you recognise?):
  • Using passwords that you can remember easily
  • Using short passwords
  • Using passwords that are derived from simply words or names
  • Using passwords that are easy to type
  • Using the same password for different web sites, services and/or applications
  • Writing your password(s) down somewhere that others can easily find
  • Sending passwords in emails
  • Sending passwords together with the matching username
  • Allowing multiple people to share the same account (username-password combination)
• Best practice for passwords includes things like the following:
  • Using long, complex passwords involving four different character types (lower; UPPER; numbers; special characters)
  • Using a completely different password for all web sites, services or applications (no password re-use)
  • Not sharing passwords insecurely via emails, documents (physical or digital), or other messaging solutions (eg SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, etc)
  • Not writing down your passwords anywhere that is easy for others to find and use
• It is practically impossible to meet these best practices without the help of a tool. LastPass provides the best balance of functionality and security to help you meet these best practices.
  • As with any change, there are a couple of important things to learn about how to use LastPass. 
  • Few people love change, and least of all in relation to the technology they wrangle with at work. 
  • But improvements in the way you manage passwords will make a significant difference to security for you and your organisation, both internally and online