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Password Managers: Your Key to Digital Security

October 13, 2025 Written by IT Communications

Managing numerous online accounts with diverse passwords is overwhelming and insecure if you reuse them. Password managers are essential tools that solve this problem by:

  • Generating and securely storing strong, unique passwords for every account, preventing breaches from spreading.
  • Providing convenience by automatically filling in login credentials on websites and apps.
  • Enhancing security against phishing, keyloggers, brute-force attacks, and data breaches.
  • Utilizing robust encryption to safeguard your stored information like a digital vault.
  • Offering extra features such as secure notes, autofill for forms, password strength audits, and 2FA support.

Getting started is simple: choose a reputable password manager, create a strong master password, install the browser extension/app, and begin saving your existing passwords and generating new secure ones.

Relying on memory for passwords in today's threat landscape is risky. Password managers offer a secure and convenient way to practice strong password hygiene, significantly reducing your vulnerability to cybercrime and providing peace of mind.

60 Seconds on Password Managers: https://capture.udel.edu/media/1_p41pt8jy/

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*NOTE - There are a number of password managers available, and you may choose/use the one that works best for your personal use. No password manager is currently endorsed or supported by the University of Delaware. 


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