Cybersecurity · Authentication & Password Security
Password Managers
Use an encrypted vault to create and store unique credentials.
2 min micro-lessonLesson focus
Password ManagersDescribe the key ideas behind “Password Managers” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
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What you will understand
Describe the key ideas behind “Password Managers” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- Encrypted vault
- Password generation
- Recovery planning
Try it
Draft a checklist for choosing and setting up a password manager.
Quick recap
Use an encrypted vault to create and store unique credentials.
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