Everybody knows you shouldn’t reuse passwords for multiple sites and platforms. But the average person can only remember so many sets of credentials before getting their wires crossed. Many platforms require increasingly lengthy and complicated passwords, too, which only exacerbates the problem.

With all of that in mind, the cybersecurity pros at Fairdinkum recommend using the Bitwarden password manager. Below, we’ll explore why tools like Bitwarden are essential for both individuals and businesses.

A password manager, through the use of an encrypted digital vault, stores and oversees your login credentials for you. Every time you update your login information, the vault will save the newest password for that account. You’ll no longer have to remember dozens of different login credentials (or worse, resort to reusing passwords).

A password manager like Bitwarden can save you and your team a lot of headaches by offering the following benefits:

Your employees will be tempted to use easy-to-guess or generic passwords to log into key applications if they are expected to remember a half dozen or more sets of credentials. A password manager alleviates that barrier while also making your business less vulnerable to cybersecurity issues.

As a trusted managed service provider (MSP), Fairdinkum continuously explores ways to strengthen our clients’ security posture. That’s why we integrate Bitwarden into our IT support strategies to help clients strengthen their defenses against data breaches and cyberattacks.

Password managers also make it easier for your team members to work together. The “Send” feature of Bitwarden allows users to share passwords via an encrypted connection.

Your employees can choose how long the recipient will have access to the passkey, which helps limit unauthorized access. Users can also set an access limit for Send requests. For instance, they could allow access for 24 hours or enable the recipient to log into the account up to three times.

Bitwarden Send, therefore, eliminates poor security practices like password sharing while still ensuring your team members can work together on important projects.

Password managers can also be great for morale and productivity. Consider the last time you forgot a password to one of your business accounts. You likely had to complete a “Forgot Password” process to reset your credentials. And by the time you are finished, you will have wasted a good 15 minutes, possibly more.

That scenario, while admittedly simple, is tedious. Imagine how many times it plays out across your entire team each year. You could lose dozens of hours of productivity if you aren’t using a password manager.

Bitwarden can drastically limit how often your team members must reset their passwords and reduce frustration. In turn, they can be more productive and encounter fewer tech issues.

Fairdinkum understands the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. We are committed to recommending the best tools available to safeguard your data. We believe Bitwarden’s combination of user-friendliness and affordability makes it our top choice for password management. Contact our team to learn more.

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