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K2’s Password Management Tools – Why and How You Should Use Them

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Major Topics

Learning Objectives

  1. Select current password management technologies from a list
  2. List characteristics of “long-and-strong” passwords
  3. Differentiate between key products and able competitors
  4. Identify leading methods to protect or change password use

Course Description

Correctly implemented passwords help protect valuable information. Both the complexity and the number of passwords required have multiplied. Further, it has been shown that using the same password for multiple sites or easy-to-guess passwords enables bad actors. Password management tools have emerged as a leading option for enhancing security to address these challenges.

In this session, you will learn how password management tools can help you implement, update, and manage your passwords. You will also learn about the features of leading password management tools and why these tools are necessary to improve security. Finally, if you hope to implement a passwordless approach, we’ll spend time on the current options. If you are seeking to enhance security, this session is an absolute must!

Compliance Information

Advanced Preparation

None

Field of Study

Computer Software and Applications

Credits

2 Credits

Published Date

April 8, 2021

Course Authors

Randy Johnston

Hutchinson, KS
Partner, K2 Enterprises

Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Accounting Software Selection, Paperless, Systems and Network Integration, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Development and Management, Process Engineering and outsourced managed services.
K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) – Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation’s leading technology CPE provider to CPA professionals. Consults to high profile technology vendors. Delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare and banking. Creates and presents seminars and articles on 30+ technology topics including CPA Firm Technology, Paperless, Accounting Software, Cloud, Business Continuity, and Strategies leveraging technology. (1990 – Present, Hammond, LA)

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Overview

Correctly implemented passwords help protect valuable information. Both the complexity and the number of passwords required have multiplied. Further, it has been shown that using the same password for multiple sites or easy-to-guess passwords enables bad actors. Password management tools have emerged as a leading option for enhancing security to address these challenges.

In this session, you will learn how password management tools can help you implement, update, and manage your passwords. You will also learn about the features of leading password management tools and why these tools are necessary to improve security. Finally, if you hope to implement a passwordless approach, we’ll spend time on the current options. If you are seeking to enhance security, this session is an absolute must!

Course Details

  1. Select current password management technologies from a list
  2. List characteristics of “long-and-strong” passwords
  3. Differentiate between key products and able competitors
  4. Identify leading methods to protect or change password use

Intended Audience

Advanced Preparation — None

Field of Study — Computer Software and Applications

Credits — 2 Credits

IRS Program Number

Published Date – April 8, 2021

Revision Date

Course Authors

Randy Johnston

Hutchinson, KS
Partner, K2 Enterprises

Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Accounting Software Selection, Paperless, Systems and Network Integration, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Development and Management, Process Engineering and outsourced managed services.
K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) – Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation’s leading technology CPE provider to CPA professionals. Consults to high profile technology vendors. Delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare and banking. Creates and presents seminars and articles on 30+ technology topics including CPA Firm Technology, Paperless, Accounting Software, Cloud, Business Continuity, and Strategies leveraging technology. (1990 – Present, Hammond, LA)

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