Solving the password management problem...with the iPad.
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Problem Solved... Password Management
Implementing a Mobile Solution to a Universal Problem
Don Tomoff, MBA, CPA [email protected] LinkedIn Profile | Company Facebook Page @invenioadvisors Download | Bus. Card | Company Overview
Problem?
Most of us are overwhelmed with passwords.
Passwords seem to be increasing faster than our ability to keep track of them.
– How many times have you had to “reset password” simply because you forgot a sign-on?
– Are they tracked in a spreadsheet? Or worse yet, on paper?
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Problem?
Due to difficulty of tracking, we tend to use weak, repetitive passwords (which is not a good idea) – because they are easy to remember.
There are plenty of solutions being marketed, but not easy to maintain (or at least perceived that way).
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So...What’s the Goal?
1. A simple password tool, that is easy to implement.
2. Managed through the “cloud” so it is easy to access across any device (PC and mobile devices).
3. Read/write capability (access and update) across all platforms – including mobile devices.
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Here’s One Approach!
KeePass
Download site - http://keepass.info/download.html
Software versions are numerous – I used KeePass 2.18 for Windows PC and the
KyPass app for the iPhone and iPad
Useful reference article (READ THIS) - http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/keepass-password-safe/30453
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The next slide shows a diagram of what the completed flow is for a KeePass
password safe – using Dropbox to host the data file (which is encrypted and password protected with a master
password)
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Password Management Process
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Desktop – (KeePass)
iPad - (KyPass) iPhone -
(KyPass)
KeePass (Dropbox)
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Implementation Steps
1. Build your password file – into a .CSV file format (this is the import format for KeePass) – Click here for required layout for import
– Excel can save a list in this format
2. Import the .CSV file into your KeePass software (a non-mobile device) – clean up as necessary
3. Save the KeePass file into your Dropbox (needs to be accessible on your computer)
cont...
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Implementation Steps
4. Install the KyPass app on your mobile devices – set the mobile apps to “use Dropbox”
5. Connect to the KeePass file (.kdb or .kdbx) in your Dropbox account (see step 3.)
– This can be tricky, so read the instructions.
6. Periodically, BACK UP the Dropbox file (just in case!)
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Conclusion
Once implemented, passwords entered into KeePass (or KyPass on mobile devices) are available anywhere, anytime you need them.
This solves one BIG headache that exists today – take the time to set this process up!
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