IT’S GEEK TO ME: The many benefits of password managers

IT’S GEEK TO ME: The many benefits of password managers

Question: I’m considering a password manager but I have a concern. I have several online accounts in the Defense Department’s system. The DoD’s password requirements are particularly onerous. The passwords have to be at least 15 characters; use upper case, lower case, special characters and numbers; can’t reuse any password from the previous 18 months; must change at least eight characters from the preceding password can’t have more than two dup…

How to Choose the Best Password Manager After Recent Security Breaches

If you’re serious about your digital security, you need a password manager. But not all password managers are created equal, as users of LastPass painfully discovered when their supposedly secure password vaults were compromised, leading to massive cryptocurrency theft. Let’s talk about what makes the best password manager and what you need to know before choosing one. This blog post summarizes the main points of my latest podcast episode. If y…