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--- security_topics [2021.02.02 06:23] – [Summary or How I Secure and Use Secure Passwords] Steve Isenberg
+++ security_topics [2021.08.27 15:17] – [Steve's Opinions] Steve Isenberg
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-====Summary or How I Secure and Use Secure Passwords====
+====Summary, or How I Secure and Use Secure Passwords====
-For what it's worth, I use KeePass and on multiple devices.  I will summarize below.  Note, there are no costs (to purchase or recurring) for any of the following (further down on the page some items may have a cost and it is noted).  //These are my practices and I'm only putting them here for readers to consider when setting up their database security system. You should do what you feel is best for you.//
+For what it's worth, I use KeePass and on multiple devices.  I will summarize below.  Note, there are no costs (to purchase or recurring) for any of the following (further down on the page some items may have a cost and it is noted).  //These are my practices and I'm only putting them here for readers to consider when setting up their database security system. You should do what you feel is best for you.//\\
+The major benefit for using a password manager are: (1) You only have ONE password to remember, and (2) You can use Long and Hard to guess passwords Easily
   - KeePass refers to both (a) an encrypted database holding information and (b) the name of one application that can access the database.
   - A KeePass //database// can hold
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     - Using a password manager you can create quite long passwords
     - Using a password manager you can create secure passwords and not have to remember all of them
+//There are other capabilities of a KeePass password manager like autofill (it'll copy and enter passwords for you) and URL entry (it'll enter your site's URL into your browser), and more; but I do not have experience with these.//
 ====Care and Maintenance of Secure Passwords====
 The idea for this started when I heard that someone had someone access their Facebook page.  It's possible this happened because Facebook passwords were stolen but it's also that the password was guessed.  Let's explore ways that passwords are compromised and how to protect your passwords without causing unnecessary effort on your part.
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 ===How to create hard-to-guess passwords===
 If a human is going to guess the password then make it unhuman.  Consider: a password "safe".  Here are some free alternatives.  From [[https://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/the-best-password-manager-1325845|Tech Radar, The best free password manager 2019]]\\
-Also see [[https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/331555/the-best-free-password-managers|PC Magazine's picks]]
+Also see [[https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/331555/the-best-free-password-managers|PC Magazine's picks]]\\
+Do a DuckDuckGo (or Google if you're still using Google) search for "Best Password Managers" and look for those with 2020 or 2021 information.
 All offer unlimited login and text note storage in a secure vault protected by your master password, and can generate (and store) strong passwords.
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 ===On Mac Computer===
   * KeePassXC
-  * Dropbox, iCloud
+  * Dropbox, iCloud, pCloud
-===On iPhone===
+===On iPhone and iPad===
-  * Strongbox (MiniKeePass)
+  * KeePass Touch
   * iCloud
 ===on Windows===
   * KeePass2 (download directly from [[https://keepass.info]])
   * Dropbox or iCloud
+//Note that I am not using Windows any longer. Find the best program at keepass.info//
 ===Comments===
   * There are other ports of KeePass for Mac OS X, iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows 10, Chromebook, Blackberry, etc.  Visit the KeePass site and choose Download.
 ===To Consider===
-  * While some apps store passwords in their space, this means it's a SPOF((Single Point Of Failure))
+  * While some apps store passwords in their space, this means it's a SPOF((Single Point Of Failure)) -- if they close or lock you out, your SOL((Sadly, Out Of Luck))
   * KeePass lets you decide where to store it -- on your computer, on USB stick, cloud storage of your choice -- and this provides some level of security you control