LastPass password management software is now available for students, faculty and staff at 窪蹋勛圖厙 to enhance security and combat common password issues such as reusing one over multiple sites, forgetting them, keeping a list of them or making them too easy to guess.
One master password set by the user grants access to a LastPass account, which in turn remembers (or generates) the passwords for any sites kept in its vault for each user, to enable easy and secure log-ins. Users can opt to set a passphrase instead of a password.
Passphrases are a sentence or phrase that can contain spaces just like a written sentence, and are preferred because they are easier to remember and harder to guess or crack than passwords. University Technology [U]Tech recommends using a passphrase for LastPass to promote a more secure environment with easier usage.
To avoid compromising security, the master password/phrase must not be used on any other of a users vaulted sites or the software will lock out the user. LastPass can be used with any of the most popular web browsers, and there is also a LastPass mobile device app. LastPass servers do not store or know your master password/passphrase or any of the data stored in your vault.
To sign up for LastPass, to receive an invitation sent to your 窪蹋勛圖厙 email. LastPass can be combined with Duo two-factor authentication, already in use with some 窪蹋勛圖厙 systems, for even more security.
For assistance with any technology product or service at 窪蹋勛圖厙, contact the [U]Tech Service Desk at help@case.edu or 216.368.HELP (4357) or visit help.case.edu.
