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Password managers for teams
By Vicky Ogola, Senior ICT Consultant 1 min read
Shared spreadsheets and reused passwords are a top risk. A team password manager makes strong, unique passwords practical.
People reuse passwords because remembering dozens of strong ones is impossible. A password manager solves this.
Benefits
- Unique, strong passwords for every account.
- Secure sharing of team credentials without spreadsheets.
- Access removed centrally when someone leaves.
Choosing one
Look for strong encryption, multi-factor authentication, admin controls, audit logs and support for the devices your staff use.
Roll it out
Start with IT and shared accounts, then extend to all staff with short training.
Protect the master password
Use a long passphrase and multi-factor authentication for the password manager itself.
Handle shared and privileged accounts
Store shared credentials — social media, supplier portals, device administration — in shared vaults with access limited to the people who need them. When someone leaves, rotate any shared passwords they could see. Administrator accounts should never be shared at all.
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About the author
Vicky Ogola
Senior ICT Consultant
Vicky Ogola writes about network design, connectivity, data centres and the infrastructure that business systems depend on.