Techware blog - Filed under 'security'

22 Dec 2010

LastPass Password Manager:

A password manager helps you store and organize your passwords.

LastPass is a free and safe online password manager and form filler extension available for Google’s Chrome browser, Firefox, IE and Safari users.

Install LastPass password manager for Chrome browser by following the link. You will get to see a small icon on top right corner of your browser. Once installed, you will have to create an account with LastPass.

While creating an account, you will be in need to provide a master password. It will walk you through the steps to finish creating an account with LastPass. But this is a one time process. When you install Lastpass on other computers you will not have to go through this process again, you’ll simply be able to sign-in.

General Options:

LastPass encrypts your data locally (and that means your password never leave your machine unencrypted) using 256-bit AES encryption algorithm.

LastPass form filling profile:

LastPass Credit Card filling profile:

LastPass would start managing your passwords details whenever you log into any website. And this will make it easier for you to access any website from the next time. It provides a cross-platform, cross-browser password management option.

The very thought of storing sensitive information online is discomforting! But the tool has been working amazingly well for me all these days though I haven’t gotten up to the point of storing my credit card details online! Feel free to let me know how you find the tool after using it.

Home Page: Click here

LastPass universal installer: Click here

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Virtual Disk Utility: Virtual drive to manage data securely

Virtual Disk Utility is a free software to create a virtual drive to securely manage your data. The software emulates a physical drive and you can encrypt & password protect it to store the data securely.

Installation:

Find Virtual Disk Utility by following the link. You will have to be registered with Dell Kace team. Download and install the software and you will find the screen as shown below when you finish the installation.

Use the options to create, mount and disconnect a virtual disk.

Using Virtual Disk Utility:

While you create the virtual disk, you can select to encrypt your drive and provide a passphrase which you need to remember to retrieve your data later.