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security_presentation [2022.10.09 15:10] Steve Isenbergsecurity_presentation [2022.10.09 15:40] – [Next: Live demo of KeePass] Steve Isenberg
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 |[[https://1password.com/]]|no free version, only paid, 2wk free trial|unlimited pw & devices, 1GB storage, 2FA.|Individual: $36/yr, Families (5 family members): $60/yr|Mac, Win, Linux, iOS, Android, Browsers| |[[https://1password.com/]]|no free version, only paid, 2wk free trial|unlimited pw & devices, 1GB storage, 2FA.|Individual: $36/yr, Families (5 family members): $60/yr|Mac, Win, Linux, iOS, Android, Browsers|
 |[[https://nordpass.com/]]|unlimited pw, notes also, credit cards|emergency access |Premium $24/yr, Family (6 accts) $60/yr|Win, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Browsers| |[[https://nordpass.com/]]|unlimited pw, notes also, credit cards|emergency access |Premium $24/yr, Family (6 accts) $60/yr|Win, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Browsers|
- +|[[https://keepass.info/]]\\ [[https://keepassxc.org/download/|KeePassXC]]|* Can run from USB\\ * Many customizable options\\ * A little intimidating? You judge.|FOSS((FOSS=Free, Open-Source Software)) - there is no paid version -- all features in free version\\ Many ports, with different features and UI|Note, no cost. Does not provide place to store the Password Safe, that's up to you|Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Chromebook, Blackberry, Linux, and more|
-|[[https://keepass.info/|keepass.info]]|* Can run from USB\\ * Many customizable options\\ * A little intimidating? You judge.|FOSS((FOSS=Free, Open-Source Software)) - there is no paid version -- all features in free version\\ Many ports, with different features and UI|Note, no cost. Does not provide place to store the Password Safe, that's up to you|Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Chromebook, Blackberry, Linux, and more|+
 KeePassXC is a KeePass port, see Tech Radar's review: [[https://www.techradar.com/reviews/keepassxc]]. It's free but accepts donations. KeePassXC is a KeePass port, see Tech Radar's review: [[https://www.techradar.com/reviews/keepassxc]]. It's free but accepts donations.
  
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   * [[https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-password-manager/]]   * [[https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-password-manager/]]
   * [[https://www.techradar.com/best/password-manager]] a good site for reviews of offerings   * [[https://www.techradar.com/best/password-manager]] a good site for reviews of offerings
 +  * [[https://www.techradar.com/reviews/keepassxc]] TechRadar's review of KeePassXC
  
 ====Caveat==== ====Caveat====
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   * One password to remember   * One password to remember
   * I can use long and complex passwords   * I can use long and complex passwords
 +  * Can keep a history of past passwords
  
 Using a password manager: Using a password manager:
-    * you can create quite long and complex passwords+    * easy to create long and complex passwords 
 +    * you can use long and complex passwords
     * you can create secure passwords and not have to remember all of them     * you can create secure passwords and not have to remember all of them
     * you only have to remember One password     * you only have to remember One password
 +    * you can store your password file encrypted in multiple places including USB drives so it's unlikely to be lost
     * you have all of your important access information in one spot, the encrypted file     * you have all of your important access information in one spot, the encrypted file
-      * (your next of kin would likely find this useful)+      * //your next of kin would likely find this useful//
 ====More About KeePass==== ====More About KeePass====
 //Note that many of these features can be handled/provided by other password manager software, free and at cost// //Note that many of these features can be handled/provided by other password manager software, free and at cost//
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   * I use a DB entry to log changes   * I use a DB entry to log changes
-    * "Last changed 20211201.2007(Dec 22021, 8:07pm) +    * "Last changed 20221009.1817meaning October 92022 at 6:17pm 
-    * Enter change(s) made, eg: "1201: updated CCS entry, new password Kohls"+    * Enter change(s) made, eg: "0921: updated CCS entry, new password Kohls"
     * This I do manually     * This I do manually
     * Helps me synchronize databases     * Helps me synchronize databases
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   * I use KeePass application to create new entries and login passwords   * I use KeePass application to create new entries and login passwords
     * Passwords typically 14+ characters (upper/lower case and numbers)     * Passwords typically 14+ characters (upper/lower case and numbers)
-    * KeePass tells me if a password is/isn't secure+    * KeePass tells me how secure given password is
  
 Here is a possible password I might use: ''cqLbq2NHcuNmgU'' -- 14 characters, upper and lower case letters, and at least one number.  This one has entropy 82.06 which is deemed "good".   Here is a possible password I might use: ''cqLbq2NHcuNmgU'' -- 14 characters, upper and lower case letters, and at least one number.  This one has entropy 82.06 which is deemed "good".  
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 ====Next: Live demo of KeePass==== ====Next: Live demo of KeePass====
 +on smi macbook
 +
 +  * open, select PasswordExample.kbdx pw=1234
 +  * Save as CSV and look
 +  * Save as HTML and look
 +  * Database>Reports
 ====Questions and Answers==== ====Questions and Answers====
  
security_presentation.txt · Last modified: 2022.10.11 15:31 by Steve Isenberg