Password Manager Features
Quick login – Expedites user logins using methods such as a master password or password autofill.
Quick logins and automated form filling features are simple and save users time. Instead of typing in access credentials manually, the information is pulled from a password manager and inserted into the login form. This can be extremely useful when typing out extremely long, complex, and random passwords.
Browser extension – Integrates the tool with your web browser for easy use.
Cross-platform support is an advantage that you may want depending on the array of devices you plan to use. Some software has app versions for mobile devices and desktop plugins to make accessing a site more convenient. Typically, software that offers this feature also allows you to click a password to jump straight to that site and instantly login. You can also use the browser plugin to automatically pull all of your web login information and store it in your password manager.
Mobile app usability – Integrates with your mobile device for use on mobile apps.
Mobile app usability is important for many different types of employees including remote workers, traveling staff, and other users who may be accessing business applications using a mobile application. These apps allow users the same security benefits as desktop applications, but integrate withe the various mobile apps and mobile browser tools connected to sensitive business data.
Multi-device use – Enables user to utilize the tool across multiple devices.
Multi-device endpoint access features allow users or administrators to access additional devices remotely. Password management tools allow for endpoint access as secure means for administrator monitoring or use on multiple devices. Mobile access for iOS and Android devices allows users to either securely enter databases or password lists via additional devices and operating systems.
Admin management – Allows an employer or administrator to manage employee access.
Provisioning tools enable users to set roles, policies, and hierarchies for data access. Administrators have the ability to grant, limit, or terminate access capabilities. These tools also allow for password policy editing, multi-device synchronization, and user requests.
Governance tools work as threat monitoring systems to alert administrators when suspicious access occurs. Users can act quickly to limit the impact of data breaches or keep track of inappropriate access. Compliance audits allow the password management system to proactively monitor and compare user access rights against policies.
Password generator – Generates passwords for each of your logins.
Complex passwords are often difficult to create. A variety of letters, numbers and characters should be incorporated, but many people stick with “12345" or “password." Some utilize password generators to help create random passwords made of nonsensical combinations of characters. These may be difficult to memorize, but many products will remember or allow users to keep a secure notepad with authentication requirements to list login credentials.
Security audits – Analyzes and evaluates the quality and variety of your passwords.
Security audits help companies understand their preparedness in terms of access credentials. Companies are able to inspect the complexity of passwords or the length of time since they’ve been updated.
Security audits can help when enforcing security policies. Password policies are often required by password management systems to ensure employees are creating complicated and cryptic passwords. This prevents employees from using “dadada," “12345," or other guessable terms. Other policies relate to password reset and sharing requirements
Digital wallet – Stores records such as credit cards or receipts in addition to passwords.
Digital wallets are essentially personal vaults to store disparate access credentials in a secure password vault. They can be used in case some information has been misplaced or forgotten. Instead of writing them down on a sticky note or leaving them in an unsecured web document, the details can be locked away and encrypted to prevent others from accessing them.
File storage Stores files in addition to passwords.
Many password management products provide sharing services to allow the transfer of credentials safely. These features allow for secure and simple means to distribute login information between teams, coworkers, or even family members.
