Services
LastPast is a password manager. A password manager is a software application that stores, retrieves, and manages complex passwords. Password managers store passwords in an encrypted format. They store login information and automatically enter them to log into online accounts.
A password manager makes your internet experience easier and safer. Having a strong, unique password for every online account improves your online security.
LastPass helps prevent:
- The need to remember multiple passwords.
- Poor password behavior such as low complexity or using one password for multiple sites.
- Attacks like keystroke logging.
LastPass provides:
- Complete management of passwords
- Generation of complex passwords
- Tracking of password aging requirements
- Access from anywhere - web, desktop, mobile
- Simplified logins
- Ability to securely share passwords with others… but only when necessary
- Calculation of password security score
- Monitoring of the “dark web” for known security breaches
Visit the the LastPass FAQ for tips as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
Requirements
Staff can use a LastPass Enterprise account to store all Brown-related passwords. Staff can also access a free personal account to store their personal (non-Brown) passwords.
Cost
No cost.