Password security
The arguments for using a professional password management solution can be divided primarily into the areas of security and convenience/efficiency, which is of crucial importance both for individuals and especially for companies.
Increased security
A professional password manager is the central line of defense in the digital world:
Creation of strong, unique passwords
The integrated password generator automatically creates complex and long passwords for each service, containing upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. This eliminates the risk of users choosing insecure, easily guessed or reused passwords.
Protection against credential stuffing
Since a unique password is used for each account, a successful attack on one account (e.g. through a data leak from a third-party provider) cannot lead to misuse on other, more important accounts.
Secure storage
All access data is stored in an encrypted digital vault (often with AES 256-bit encryption and a zero-knowledge architecture) that can only be accessed with the master password. This is far more secure than storing passwords in browsers, insecure text files or on notepads.
Warnings in the event of data leaks (password audit)
Many managers regularly check the stored passwords against databases of known data leaks and issue a warning if a password has been compromised.
Support for multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Professional solutions often support the secure storage and use of MFA codes, which adds an extra layer of security.
More comfort and productivity
A professional password manager is the central line of defense in the digital world:
Remember only one password
Users only need to remember the master password for the manager.
Automatic completion
The software automatically and securely fills in login data in web forms and apps, saving time and protecting against typing errors.
Cross-device synchronization
Passwords are up-to-date and available on all devices (PC, smartphone, tablet).
Secure transfer (in the corporate context)
In companies, managers enable the controlled and secure sharing of passwords with teams or colleagues without having to communicate the passwords themselves in plain text.
Simple onboarding/offboarding (in the corporate context)
The administration of access when new employees leave or join is centralized and can be implemented immediately.
The Pleasant Password Server is a multi-user password management solution for companies that is based on the well-known open source software KeePass Password Safe and extends it with enterprise functions.
Core features
- KeePass Compatibility: Leverages the power and familiarity of the KeePass client, enhanced with centralized management and access control.
- On-premises hosting: Allows organizations to store and manage the password database on their own servers (in-house), ensuring maximum control over the data and compliance with internal security policies.
- Central management: Administrators can manage users, roles and access rights to passwords and folders centrally via a web interface.
- Integration: Supports integration with Active Directory/LDAP for fast user management.
- License model: Often advertised with a one-time license fee per user, which is presented as cost-effective compared to annual subscription fees from other providers.
- Access: Via the KeePass client, a web client and mobile apps.
Uniqkey is a European password and access management solution aimed specifically at European companies with a strong focus on compliance with European data protection standards, in particular the GDPR. The solution combines password manager functionality with mobile two-factor authentication (2FA).
Core features
- Zero-knowledge architecture & E2EE: Uses a zero-knowledge principle with end-to-end encryption, where passwords are encrypted and stored locally on users’ mobile devices to ensure that not even Uniqkey itself can access the passwords.
- Hosted in Europe: Developed and operated in Denmark, which is an important selling point for European customers who must comply with strict EU data security standards.
- Mobile-first approach: The solution often uses the user’s cell phone for mobile 2FA validation of logins and as the primary element for high security.
- Automation: Provides features such as automatic logins and 2FA autofill to increase productivity and reduce login times.
- Secure sharing: Enables secure sharing of logins and sensitive notes without revealing the actual password.
- Access management: Central dashboard for managing employee access and monitoring password security throughout the company.