Should You Use a Password Manager?

For many, using a password manager is now a common way to look after the myriad of login details and passwords needed for all their frequently used websites. Are you using a password manager, or do you worry about how safe they are?

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides some guidance on how password managers and passkeys can simplify your digital life without compromising your online security.

The guidance covers what a password manager is and why they can be trusted. There are also some pointers on what you should watch out for when using one.

A number of websites now offer passkeys as an alternative to passwords. If you have seen these and wonder what they are, the NSCS guide explains why they can be more secure than passwords.

To review the guide in full, please see: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/trust-the-tech-using-password-managers-passkeys-to-help-you-stay-secure-online