Today Keeper Security have announced the addition of a passphrase generator to Keeper Web Vault, with support on mobile and for the browser extension coming soon. The release also includes an update to the existing password generator which provides users with new options to meet specific password requirements. In addition to being able to include uppercase letters, numbers and symbols, users can now select specific symbols to include or omit, based on the requirements of the website they’re creating the password for.
Strong passwords are essential for protecting sensitive information in today’s digital world, where threats are increasing and becoming ever more sophisticated. Many individuals and organisations use weak or reused passwords, which can make them vulnerable to cyber threats. Keeper’s integrated password and passphrase generator helps users create strong, unique credentials for each account. Additionally, Keeper’s administrator controls allow organisations to implement password policies, including general requirements and specific rules for certain websites and applications.
Craig Lurey, CTO and Co-founder, Keeper Security, says: “We’re excited to introduce Keeper’s new passphrase integration and password generator updates, streamlining users’ ability to create high-strength passphrases and passwords to protect their online accounts. This advancement not only enhances security for both personal and business users, but also simplifies the user experience, aligning with our commitment to providing cybersecurity solutions that are easily adopted, improve security and increase productivity.”
Compared to conventional passwords, passphrases offer several advantages in terms of both security and usability. Their primary strength lies in their construction. Passphrases are created by stringing multiple words together, resulting in increased length and inherent complexity compared to passwords made up of individual characters. This enhanced complexity makes them more resistant to unauthorised access attempts through methods like brute-force or dictionary attacks.
However, strong passwords are often recommended to be at least 16 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Such complex combinations can be difficult for users to remember and manage, leading to weak or reused passwords across multiple accounts. Passphrases offer a solution to this usability challenge. By leveraging multiple, memorable words, passphrases can achieve a similar level of security while being significantly easier for users to recall.
In essence, passphrases provide a strong alternative to traditional passwords, striking a balance between robust security and improved memorability for users.
Keeper’s new passphrase generator is incorporated within the existing password generator and allows users and admins to choose which generator they prefer to use or enforce for their organisation. Keeper’s generator leverages the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s recommended wordlist containing 7,776 words, which has been sanitised to remove any offensive words. Users can generate cryptographically secure passphrases tailored to their specific requirements including how many words it contains, the type of separator used, and whether it includes numbers and capital letters. The process to generate and store passphrases with Keeper is the same as passwords and passkeys, providing a seamless user experience.
Key benefits of the passphrase generator include enhanced security, customisation options and a simplified approach. The integration of a passphrase generator support reinforces Keeper’s dedication to empowering its users with the tools they need to stay one step ahead of malicious actors and evolving cyber threats.
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