Password Manager Solutions Can Stop Data Breaches

We all have been told by IT that we must have complex passwords, they must have a minimum of eight characters, don’t use the same password for other sites, and then change your password again in 60-days.

While this does set up a strong password security from IT’s perspective, it also forces employees to circumvent the security for their own convenience: Writing passwords on notes by their computer, having an Excel spreadsheet store all ones passwords on the desktop, or storing them all in the cell phone.

The password management component is the problem, thus companies need to also install solutions that are both secure and convenient. Some of the top brands are Power LogOn, RoboForm and IDVault. All tackle the security problem a little differently, but they all are solid, robust products. Some products are designed more for the consumer market while others are specific to businesses. I recommend that every company use something if they want to help stop the theft of passwords.