LastPass Password Manager
Sep 20, 2018
SIR Phil Goff
Branch 116
Passwords are a Constant ProblemPasswords are a Constant ProblemPasswords are a Constant ProblemPasswords are a Constant Problem
• We need them for security
• We are asked to make them complex
• We are asked to change them from time to time
• We are not allowed to use ones we’ve used before
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• Reviewed Password Manager Programs in Apr 2013 and Jan 2015
• Both Presentations are saved on the Website
• This is an update plus a more detailed explanation about using
LastPass
Prior CAT Presentations on PasswordsPrior CAT Presentations on PasswordsPrior CAT Presentations on PasswordsPrior CAT Presentations on Passwords
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Password ManagersPassword ManagersPassword ManagersPassword Managers
• Many Different Ones Available
• Basic Structural Differences:
• Local Vault v. Cloud Storage
• Stand Alone v. Attached to Browser
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Lots of ChoicesLots of ChoicesLots of ChoicesLots of Choices
Roboform
Keepass
Sticky Password Keeper
Password Boss
Enpass
LogmeOnce Zoho Vault
1Password
True KeyLastPass
Dashlane
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Using Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store Passwords
• Create a File and keep on your Desktop
• Enter Website name, Username and Password manually
• No internet connection needed
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January 12, 2013
Password Master
Website Website Address Username Password
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/ philgoff skinnygirl
Yahoo Mail http://us.mg205.mail.yahoo.com [email protected] mammoth1
Using Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store Passwords
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Using Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store PasswordsUsing Excel to Store Passwords
You Can Password Protect you Excel Workbook if you wish
Click on File > Info > Protect Workbook (Excel 2016)
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• Easy to forget to record changes in passwords
• Not available on other devices unless you store it
in the cloud
• Must Log into PC to Access
• No automatic password entry. You must look up
the password in Excel and type it in the browser
Downside of Using ExcelDownside of Using ExcelDownside of Using ExcelDownside of Using Excel
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Google Has a Simple Password ManagerGoogle Has a Simple Password ManagerGoogle Has a Simple Password ManagerGoogle Has a Simple Password Manager
• Called “Smart Lock for Passwords”
• If You Use Chrome as your Browser, consider Google
• The passwords are stored in the cloud
• Attached to your Google Account
• Must be logged into Google to use Smart Lock.
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Using Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart Lock
• Log into Google Chrome Browser
• Go to “Passwords.Google.com”
• Turn On “Offer to Save Passwords” and “Auto Sign-in”
• Shows current passwords saved, etc.
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Using Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart LockUsing Google Smart Lock
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Use Google Smart LockUse Google Smart LockUse Google Smart LockUse Google Smart Lock
• If you primarily use one computer
• Don’t have a large number of Username/Passwords
• Willing to create your own passwords to be secure
• Normally use Chrome as your browser
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Downsides of Google Smart LockDownsides of Google Smart LockDownsides of Google Smart LockDownsides of Google Smart Lock
• You must be logged into Google to use. Doesn’t store your
Google email address and Google password.
• You are giving all your passwords to Google.
• If someone logs into your Google account, they have access to all
your passwords.
• Not sure if it will work with long passphrases
• Doesn’t work well with iOS or Firefox.
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Stand Alone Password ManagersStand Alone Password ManagersStand Alone Password ManagersStand Alone Password Managers• Most popular ones are LastPass, Dashlane & 1Password
• All are cloud based and attach to the Browser (Chrome, Firefox,
Edge, etc)
• All three use a Master Password
• This password is encrypted when sent to the cloud
• You are the only person who knows this password
• If you forget your password through security questions or code
texted to cellphone
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LastPass is the Most PopularLastPass is the Most PopularLastPass is the Most PopularLastPass is the Most Popular• Attaches to browser but is independent of the browser account
• You can share it with others if you grant them the master
password
• Works on multiple browsers
• Will create passwords if requested
• Entries can be organized for easy retrieval
• Works on Smartphone, iPad, etc.
• Free
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How to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPass• LastPass is not a program on your computer!
• Go to Chrome Webstore or enter
chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions
• Search for LastPass
• Select “Add to Chrome”
• Alternatively, go to lastpass.com and create an account
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How to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPass• You Must Create a Master Password.
• If lost, you cannot retrieve it
• You may be able to reset it via security questions
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How to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPassHow to Install LastPass
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Activating LastPassActivating LastPassActivating LastPassActivating LastPass
When Icon is red, LastPass is Active
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When Entering a New PasswordWhen Entering a New PasswordWhen Entering a New PasswordWhen Entering a New Password
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Click on Red Icon and Open VaultClick on Red Icon and Open VaultClick on Red Icon and Open VaultClick on Red Icon and Open Vault
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Detail Info Saved WebsiteDetail Info Saved WebsiteDetail Info Saved WebsiteDetail Info Saved Website
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Other FeaturesOther FeaturesOther FeaturesOther Features
• LastPass will generate secure passwords
• You can have multiple accounts for a given website
• Spouse has an Amazon Account
• Select which Account – Username/Password you wish to
use
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Multiple AccountsMultiple AccountsMultiple AccountsMultiple Accounts
• Spouse and I both use Humana Insurance
• Click on the small box to the right to select the right account.
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Some CautionsSome CautionsSome CautionsSome Cautions
LastPass Restrictions:
• Doesn’t store PC Startup Password
• A few websites block it’s usage, i.e. iCloud, One Drive, etc.
• Password vault is stored in cloud and on your computer.
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How to Remove LastPassHow to Remove LastPassHow to Remove LastPassHow to Remove LastPass
• LastPass is not a program and will not show on Control Panel
> Uninstall a Program
• Open Chrome, click on 3 dots at top right corner.
• Select More Tools > Extensions.
• Find LastPass and click on “Remove”
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What Do I Do?What Do I Do?What Do I Do?What Do I Do?
• I use LastPass and it’s great
• I also keep an Excel spreadsheet of passwords on my desktop
• It’s not password protected but it should be
• I try to keep it up to date but it’s only a backup to LastPass
• The Excel file is critical for websites that block LastPass (very
few)
• Use a Sticky Note for PC login
• If you forget your login password, I can’t help you
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All About Texting With
Your Smartphone
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Easily Send and Receive Text MessagesEasily Send and Receive Text MessagesEasily Send and Receive Text MessagesEasily Send and Receive Text Messages
• Younger people primarily text
• Service workers primarily use texting
• Don’t have time for telephone calls
• Don’t look at email very often
• Good way to send casual pictures
• Best way to connect quickly
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Basic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of Texting
• Texting is not “Twitter or Tweeting.”
• You send a text to a telephone number, not a person.
• You can send to a name if your contact list has their telephone
number.
• You can send a text to several phone numbers at a time, just like an
email distribution list.
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Basic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of TextingBasic Concepts of Texting
• You can reply to a text with a touch of a button.
• You can attach photos or “emojis” if you wish.
• You don’t have to type messages – you can dictate them.
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Send a Text Using an iPhoneSend a Text Using an iPhoneSend a Text Using an iPhoneSend a Text Using an iPhone
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Send a TextSend a TextSend a TextSend a Text
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Send a TextSend a TextSend a TextSend a Text
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Compose a TextCompose a TextCompose a TextCompose a Text
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Much Easier to Dictate a TextMuch Easier to Dictate a TextMuch Easier to Dictate a TextMuch Easier to Dictate a Text
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Stop or Correct DictationStop or Correct DictationStop or Correct DictationStop or Correct Dictation
Press Keyboard symbol
to stop dictating
and/or make
corrections.
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RelplyRelplyRelplyRelply to a Textto a Textto a Textto a Text
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Send A PictureSend A PictureSend A PictureSend A Picture
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Send An EmojiSend An EmojiSend An EmojiSend An Emoji
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Start Texting Start Texting Start Texting Start Texting –––– It’s EasyIt’s EasyIt’s EasyIt’s Easy