Microsoft Entra with LastPass: A Comprehensive Solution for Secure Access

In today's SaaS-driven world, pairing Microsoft Entra with LastPass offers a practical and security-oriented solution.

It&rsquo;s a problem we all recognize: sticky notes posted on monitors with scrawled reminders of passwords that should be private. Sure, these solutions are easy, convenient, and familiar&mdash;but they&rsquo;re also a glaring weak link in the chain of personal and business security. What started as a quick fix has become an overlooked risk.&nbsp; This isn&rsquo;t just a small issue; it&rsquo;s a business liability.&nbsp;
Today, we at LastPass are proud to launch our latest brand campaign: Mr. Note-It-All. Sticky notes are a playful and recognizable nod to the chaos that exists in many workplaces, but one with a powerful underlying message: It&rsquo;s time to change. It&rsquo;s time to move from sticky note chaos to seamless security. And since we know complete control and peace-of-mind is hard to come by, we at LastPass want to give you security, visibility, and effortless password management for your whole team.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">The Wake-Up Call: Businesses Need Password Help Now More Than Ever &nbsp;</h2>
As technology and threats rapidly evolve, businesses must rethink how they manage security. Sticky notes and shared emails across employees may have worked in simpler times, but now Shadow IT is lurking as one of the greatest areas of threat to your business, unmonitored apps with unsafe password practices are leaving companies exposed, and forgotten credentials are ticking time bombs of vulnerability. One weak password, displayed for all to see, is all it takes to put your business in jeopardy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For too long, password management has been treated as an afterthought, something that only the IT department needed to care about. But times have changed, and with those changes comes a new understanding: security must be simple, seamless, and above all, everyone&rsquo;s responsibility. &nbsp;
That&rsquo;s why we knew it was time for LastPass to do more than offer best-in-class password management as a solution. We needed to reimagine how we educate the world about security and password management in a way that&rsquo;s relatable and engaging. We wanted to simply show how these old practices don&rsquo;t just slow you down &ndash; they put your entire company at risk.&nbsp;
At LastPass, we call this risk Mr. Note-It-All.&nbsp; And he&rsquo;s covered in your passwords. Mr. Note-It-All is proof that password management has become a problem. It&rsquo;s chaotic. It&rsquo;s sticky notes on computer screens, handwritten scrawls in journals, or rows upon rows in spreadsheets. Or it's a walking, talking paper explosion. &nbsp;
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<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">The Transformation: From Chaos to Control &nbsp;</h2>
This is where LastPass shines. We take the chaos of forgotten passwords, shadow IT, and risky sticky notes and turn it into an organized, secure, and productive environment. We built LastPass to be more than a tool&mdash;we're a protector. Our password management platform doesn&rsquo;t just store passwords; we transform the way businesses approach data protection, access control, and peace of mind. We know that true security is invisible when it&rsquo;s seamless, and effective when it&rsquo;s simple. With LastPass, businesses gain total visibility, centralized control, and end-to-end protection for every login&mdash;because your security is only as strong as your weakest password. &nbsp;
Our promise is simple yet powerful: every login lives in LastPass. Because every login matters. We believe in a world where businesses no longer put themselves at risk because their employees are using unsecured passwords. We&rsquo;re here to guide businesses away from outdated, risky practices and unmanaged access and toward a future where every password is protected, private, and always within reach. &nbsp;
This campaign isn&rsquo;t just a marketing strategy &ndash; it&rsquo;s a bold step to redefine what security means in the modern world and a way to show that protecting your business doesn&rsquo;t have to be complicated. It&rsquo;s time to embrace security that&rsquo;s as modern as the threats we face. Leave behind the era of sticky notes, forgotten logins, unsecured access, and avoidable risk. With LastPass, your business moves from vulnerability to confidence, from exposure to protection. Join us in ditching the sticky notes, controlling Shadow IT, and ensuring that every login is protected. And join us in having a laugh at the expense of Mr. Note-It-All.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Because we&rsquo;re not just securing businesses; we&rsquo;re reimagining what it means to be truly secure.&nbsp;

Welcome to the Password Peace of Mind Your Company Deserves 

Launching our newest campaign with Mr. Note-It-All 

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OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE LASTPASS PASSWORD SWEEPSTAKES
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NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN.
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A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING A PRIZE.
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VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
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1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sponsor: The Promotion is sponsored by LastPass US LP, 125 High Street, Suite 220, Boston, MA 02110 (&ldquo;LastPass&rdquo;).
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2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eligibility: The LastPass Password Sweepstakes (the &ldquo;Promotion&rdquo;) is open only to individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence and reside in the United States. Employees of LastPass, its affiliates and companies associated with the advertisement and marketing of the Promotion, as well as the immediate family and household members of each employee of the foregoing companies are not eligible. Participation in the Promotion constitutes your full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. LastPass&rsquo; decisions with respect to the Promotion are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all Promotion requirements.
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3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Entry Period: The Promotion begins at 00:00:01 PT on November 18, 2024 and ends at 23:59:59 PT on November 24, 2024 (the &ldquo;Entry Period&rdquo;). Entries that are submitted before or after the Entry Period will be disqualified.
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4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How to Enter: To enter: (a) take a photo of a sticky note in an outrageous location with #UseLastPass written on it; and (b) post the photo to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and/or X, tag @lastpass (@lastpassofficial on Instagram), and use the hashtag #LastPassPromo in the caption. Limit one entry per applicable social media platform.
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5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Winner Selection and Notification: Winners will be chosen by random consolidated drawing of all entries at the end of the Entry Period. The winner(s) will be notified via direct message on the platform used to enter the Promotion. Winners must acknowledge and respond to any notice within 7 calendar days or LastPass reserves the right to award a prize to the next runner up in the Promotion. No other notice will be provided.
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6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prizes: The following prizes will be awarded to the first three winners drawn, and each prize will include a one-year LastPass Premium subscription at no charge (valued at $36 USD): (1) first prize is a Meta Quest (valued at approximately $590 USD); (2) second prize is an Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad with Wi-Fi - 64GB (valued at approximately $360 USD); and (3) third prize is a Nintendo Switch 32GB Lite (valued at approximately $250 USD). Prizes are non-transferable and winners cannot substitute a prize for equivalent monetary value. LastPass reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event a prize is not available at the time of award.
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7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Odds of Winning. The odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible Entries received during the Entry Period.
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8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional Requirements of Prize Winners and Some Entrants: Except where prohibited, winners and some entrants will be required to expressly consent to the use of their name(s), image(s) and likeness(es) identifying them as winners of this promotion before receiving a prize. In addition, except where prohibited, LastPass may require entrants and winners to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility, and a liability/publicity release (&ldquo;Affidavit and Release&rdquo;). The Affidavit and Release will be provided separately if it is required. All documents requested by LastPass, including the Affidavit and Release must be signed, notarized (where required), and returned to LastPass within 14 days of receiving notice. Prize winners may also be required to provide a Social Security Number for tax reporting purposes. If you fail to sign and return the required documents within the required time period or you are otherwise ineligible to receive the prize, you will forfeit the prize.
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9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; General Conditions: Prize winners are solely responsible for any fees, taxes, or other costs associated with receiving any prize. In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Promotion is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to, technical errors, tampering with Entries, winner selection, or any form or fraud, LastPass may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Promotion to address the impairment and then resume the Promotion in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) award the prizes according to the best approximation of these Official Rules from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. LastPass reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the Promotion or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion may be a violation of criminal and civil law. Failure by LastPass to enforce any provision of these Official Rules does not constitute a waiver of that provision. The Promotion is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. In the event of a dispute as to the owner of an entry, the authorized account holder of the email address or user account used to enter will be deemed to be the entrant. The &ldquo;authorized account holder&rdquo; is the natural person who is assigned to an email address or user account by an Internet access provider, application or platform provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses or user accounts for the domain, site, or application associated with the entry.
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10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assignment of Rights; Release and Waiver of Claims: By participating, you assign to LastPass all right, title, and interest in and to the entry without any compensation. Your submission of an entry and assignment of rights to LastPass constitutes your express acknowledgement that LastPass, its agents, licensees and assigns have the unconditional right and permission to reproduce, display, publish, publicly perform, modify, create derivative works from, and otherwise use your entry for any lawful purpose in any media throughout the world, without any requirement for additional review, compensation, or approval. You expressly agree to waive any claim and not to instigate or authorize any action against the LastPass on the grounds that any use of the entry, or any derivative work based upon or incorporating the entry, infringes any of your rights as creator of the entry, including, without limitation, copyrights, trademark rights, privacy, publicity, and moral rights.
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11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Disclaimer. NEITHER LASTPASS, NOR ITS AFFILIATES, NOR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, ATTORNEYS, INSURERS, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS, OR REPRESENTATIVES (COLLECTIVELY, &ldquo;LASTPASS ENTITIES&rdquo;) MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PROMOTION, ANY PRIZE, OR ENTRANT&rsquo;S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROMOTION. THE LASTPASS ENTITIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, COST, OR INJURY THAT ARISES FROM THE PROMOTION OR ANY CAUSE, OCCURRENCE, OR CONDITION THAT MIGHT CAUSE THE PROMOTION TO BE DISRUPTED, SUSPENDED, OR CORRUPTED, INCLUDING: (I) LATE, LOST, DELAYED, DAMAGED, MISDIRECTED, INCOMPLETE, OR UNINTELLIGIBLE ENTRIES; (II) TELEPHONE, ELECTRONIC, HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROGRAM, NETWORK, INTERNET, OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS, FAILURES, VIRUSES, OR DIFFICULTIES OF ANY KIND; (III) FAILED, INCOMPLETE, GARBLED, OR DELAYED COMPUTER TRANSMISSIONS; OR (IV) THE DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION.
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12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Release and Limitation of Liability: LastPass Entities are not liable for any claims, demands, damages, causes of action, or any costs or expenses relating to the foregoing, arising out of or relating in any way to the Promotion or any prize. By participating in this Promotion, you hereby release and discharge the LastPass Entities from any and all claims, demands, damages, and causes of action of every kind and nature, in law, equity or otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, and in particular any from all claims, demands, damages, and causes of action of every kind and nature for damages actual and consequential, past, present, and future, arising out of, or in any way relating the Promotion, the administration of the Promotion, any prize awarded, the use or misuse of any prize, and any publicity, advertising or promotion relating to the Promotion and/or the prize, and/or acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of the prize. It is understood and agreed that this is a full, complete, and final general release of any and all claims described, and you agree that it applies to all unknown, unanticipated, unsuspected, and undisclosed claims, demands, liabilities, actions, or causes of action, in law, equity, or otherwise. You have read and fully understand the contents of section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, and that section and the benefits thereof are expressly waived. Section 1542 reads as follows: &ldquo;A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.&rdquo;
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13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Disputes: Except where prohibited, you agree that any and all disputes, claims, or causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Promotion or any prize awarded will be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the State of California. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, your rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of LastPass in connection with the Promotion, are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of California or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than California.
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14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promotion Results: Prize winners will be notified via direct message on the platform used to enter the Promotion. Names of winners can also be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to LastPass Password Sweepstakes, c/o LastPass US LP, Attn: LastPass Social Media Team, 125 High Street, Suite 220, Boston, MA 02110.
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Official Rules for the LastPass Password Sweepstakes

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Official Rules for the LastPass Password Sweepstakes 

Join Us at CyberCon Melbourne

 LastPass will be at AISA’s CyberCon in Melbourne from 26-28 November 2024 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. 

<h2 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5.3px; margin-left: 0px;">Can I trust apps on Google Play Store? &nbsp;</h2>
Unfortunately, there&rsquo;s no guarantee an app is 100% safe. Still, all Google Play apps undergo <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.tomsguide.com/news/hackers-are-sneaking-malware-on-to-the-google-play-store-how-to-stay-safe" target="_blank">security testing</a>, and you can take extra steps to stay safe such as <a href="https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2812853?hl=en">enabling Google Play Protect</a> on your device, scanning app reviews for red flags, researching developer reputations, and prioritizing apps that <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/android-excessive-permissions/" target="_blank">don&rsquo;t require permissions</a> beyond what&rsquo;s necessary for their functionality.&nbsp;
<h2 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin: 0px 0px 5.3px;">How do I know if a Google Play app is safe?&nbsp;</h2>
To find out if a Google Play app is safe, look for these four signs:&nbsp;
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 <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;">Downloads and rankings: Higher downloads and <a href="https://www.appbrain.com/stats/google-play-rankings">rankings</a> may indicate a greater level of satisfaction with the app.&nbsp;</li>
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 <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;">Feedback and reviews: Apps that only have positive reviews may be suspect. Look for reviews that highlight how the app performs and whether negative reviews receive responses from the developer.&nbsp;</li>
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 <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;">Updates and new features: See how proactive the developers are in maintaining the app by exploring the &ldquo;Version History&rdquo; section. You should see the latest bug fixes, security updates, and new features that enhance the app&rsquo;s functionality and safety.&nbsp;</li>
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 <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;">Privacy and security: Head to the &ldquo;Data Safety&rdquo; section to see what types of data the app collects and whether the app has an <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://security.googleblog.com/2023/11/more-ways-for-users-to-identify.html" target="_blank">Independent Security Review</a> badge.&nbsp;</li>
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<h2 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin: 0px 0px 5.3px;">What is the Independent Security Review Badge on Google Play Store?&nbsp;</h2>
The badge certifies an app has third-party (independent) verification of its compliance with international mobile security and privacy standards. Along with continuous updates in &ldquo;Version History,&rdquo; the badge adds an extra layer of assurance that your data is being handled safely and ethically.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin: 0px 0px 5.3px;">What is the App Defense Alliance and what are MASA Assurance Levels?&nbsp;</h2>
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://appdefensealliance.dev/masa/masa-assessors" target="_blank">Google-authorized Lab Partners</a> that are part of the App Defense Alliance (ADA) use the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://appdefensealliance.dev/masa" target="_blank">Mobile Application Security Assessment</a> (MASA) framework to evaluate apps and their security posture.&nbsp;
There are <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://appdefensealliance.dev/masa/masa-al" target="_blank">two MASA Assurance levels</a>: &nbsp;
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 <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;">AL1: The Authorized Lab Partner scans the apps, and the app developers submit a questionnaire that provides evidence of MASA compliance.&nbsp;</li>
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 <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;">AL2: The Authorized Lab Partner manually tests and validates an app&rsquo;s MASA compliance.&nbsp;</li>
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<h2 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin: 0px 0px 5.3px;">What does the App Defense Alliance (ADA) have to do with the Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA)?&nbsp;</h2>
The <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://security.googleblog.com/2022/12/app-defense-alliance-expansion.html" target="_blank">App Defense Alliance</a> created the Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA), which allows developers to have their apps independently validated against the Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://owasp.org/www-project-mobile-security-testing-guide/" target="_blank">MASVS</a> standard).&nbsp;
Our LastPass password manager and Authenticator apps are MASA AL2 certified. &nbsp;Only <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://appdefensealliance.dev/masa/faq" target="_blank">AL2 certified apps can display</a> the Independent Security Review badge. To see our MASA certifications, head to the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://appdefensealliance.dev/directory" target="_blank">ADA Directory page</a>.&nbsp;
<h2 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin: 0px 0px 5.3px;">How does the Independent Security Review Badge benefit me?&nbsp;</h2>
The Independent Security Review badge confirms that our LastPass apps have been validated by independent security experts. We re-certify annually so you can rest easy, knowing that your data is safe. &nbsp;
Whether it&rsquo;s communicating our security practices, protecting you from evolving threats, or removing the barriers associated with passwords, we&rsquo;re always working towards a safer future for you and your family.&nbsp;

The LastPass Independent Security Review Badge in Google Play

We’ve pursued and proudly earned “Independent Security Review” badges for our password manager and Authenticator app. 

The LastPass Independent Security Review Badge in Google Play: What It Means for You

When I started as CEO of LastPass in April of 2022, I was excited to join a company that was not only a pioneer in the enterprise password management space, but also a market leader with an incredible brand and a vocal and loyal customer base. The company had seen impressive growth, which is why GoTo's board of directors decided to spin LastPass out as an independent company.
I was equally intrigued by the lack of innovation in authentication over the years, despite the increasing number of attacks targeting users. With my background in security and product management, I saw a unique opportunity to drive innovation in this space and help shape the future of authentication.&nbsp;
Over the past two years, we have been relentlessly working to transform nearly every facet of our organization. Guiding LastPass through its evolution into an independent company has been both a profound challenge and an extraordinary privilege.
Today, I am proud to share the story of our evolution and the bright future that lies ahead.
<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">Establishing our Foundation&nbsp;</h2>
Our journey began with the challenge of establishing LastPass as a standalone, independent company. This presented our team with a unique opportunity to redesign our organization&rsquo;s core systems, including recreating and modernizing our infrastructure to better meet the needs of our customers, many of whom use our product daily. The separation also gave us the unique opportunity to assess each platform and system across our business, optimizing ones that were critical and also introducing innovative business platforms and processes designed to help set us up for future growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Establishing an independent company also created a rare opportunity to assess and reboot our organization&rsquo;s culture. We used this moment to strengthen our organization with a new executive team and hundreds of talented employees who came ready to drive a culture deeply rooted in accountability. But accountability, in its best form, comes not from what people say, but from what they do!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Which is why I&rsquo;m proud to say that we&rsquo;ve done the work required to reimagine LastPass from the ground up &ndash; accelerating our separation plans while responding to a security incident and emerging as a standalone cybersecurity company.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">Securing our Core&nbsp;</h2>
In our new chapter as an independent company, we committed to a multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment in security - across people, process and technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This investment started with people. Under the leadership of LastPass&rsquo; first Chief Secure Technology Officer (CSTO), Christofer Hoff, we assembled a new, fully-dedicated security team &ndash; sourced largely from our network of industry veterans, with deep expertise in cybersecurity &ndash; to help us scale our operations and better defend against the evolving tactics of threat actors. This included establishing a new Privacy Operations, Safety and Trust (POST) team, focused on safeguarding customers&rsquo; privacy and protecting them from fraud and abuse. We also launched a new Threat Intelligence, Mitigation and Escalation (TIME) team &ndash; which we believe is the first of its kind among password managers &ndash;&nbsp; tasked with ensuring that LastPass stays on top of ever-evolving adversaries while also delivering actionable security insights and advanced threat intelligence on <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.lastpass.com/categories/lastpass-labs" target="_blank">LastPass Labs</a>, our content hub for the industry and our customers.
With the right people in place, we conducted a comprehensive, company-wide assessment of our operations, ultimately resulting in the establishment of new processes, policies and access controls tailored specifically for the new LastPass. This work has allowed us to continue to maintain the important third-party security certifications that our customers expect, such as SOC2 Type II and ISO 27001, while also allowing us to achieve new privacy and security standards such as SOC3, BSI C5, TRUSTe, and Independent Security Review by Google Play.&nbsp;
Lastly, we completed a full assessment of our technology stack, across our infrastructure, products and devices. We moved to a new purpose-built, highly available and secure cloud platform; designed, built and deployed a new secure software factory and implemented new security tooling across our newly deployed development and production environments. We also invested in issuing every employee new company-managed devices to better secure each of our endpoints.&nbsp;
I&rsquo;ve often said to our customers, partners and prospects that it&rsquo;s easier to describe what hasn&rsquo;t changed than what has, given the broad scope of the investments we have made to transform LastPass.&nbsp;
<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">Charting our Future&nbsp;</h2>
Since joining LastPass, I&rsquo;ve had the good fortune of meeting with hundreds of business customers and hearing from even more consumer customers on LinkedIn and social media platforms &ndash; your feedback is invaluable for building the future together.&nbsp;&nbsp;
While a lot has changed at LastPass since then, we remain focused on our mission to enable our 100,000+ business customers and millions of consumer users to access their online services and apps securely and effortlessly. And I believe that the substantial investments we've made aren't just about the present&mdash;they're also setting the stage for what's next. With the foundation for the new LastPass firmly in place, we're turning our sights back towards innovation, aiming to help solve one of the biggest challenges businesses face today: managing the sprawling landscape of SaaS applications and the risks they bring. Now more than ever, there&rsquo;s a critical need for simple to use solutions that can offer real visibility and governance across all the various apps, accounts, and data in use, while also helping to maintain security, compliance and cost-efficiency.&nbsp;
That&rsquo;s why we are working to extend our solutions beyond password management, to enable new identity and access management (IAM) use cases, helping businesses better manage their cloud activity. It&rsquo;s a natural step forward in our mission to simplify IAM, making logins more secure and easier for organizations of all sizes, not just large enterprises, to manage.&nbsp;
In the coming months and quarters, I expect to deliver new LastPass features and capabilities designed to provide businesses with greater visibility into the SaaS applications being used across their organizations and make it easier for your employees to securely access those applications. For our consumer customers, we have plans to deliver new capabilities designed to further secure and protect your digital lives. For all our customers and partners, you can expect to experience LastPass products that are easier than ever to try, buy and use.
Our journey is far from over&mdash;in fact, it's just beginning. The challenges ahead excite us, and we believe that we're more prepared than ever to meet them. Together, we're not just adapting to the future&mdash;we're shaping it.&nbsp;
Thank you for your continued trust and support of LastPass.&nbsp;

A New Era for LastPass

Our transformation into an independent, security-centric company.

From the CEO: A New Era for LastPass

Watch for Cyber Monday Scams

The hottest retail event of the year is a magnet for cybercrime. Understand the quickest, easiest ways to spot scams.

We recently hosted a webinar led by <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lastpass.com/" target="_blank">LastPass</a> experts Stephanie Schneider, Alex Cox, and Jerome Ferrara, who shared key insights on cyber hygiene practices and strategies to prevent unauthorized access.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Read on to learn more about how you can apply these learnings to your own business.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">Unauthorized access: the starting point for data breaches&nbsp;</h2>
Unauthorized access can start a chain reaction that leads to data theft, system disruption, and reputational damage. &nbsp;
Weak passwords, credential reuse, brute force attacks, SaaS app exploitation, insider threats, phishing, and social engineering are what attackers use to breach security borders, Alex Cox, Director of Information Security at LastPass explained.&nbsp;
Jerome Ferrara, Principal Product Specialist at LastPass, underscored the need for robust measures, such as strong passwords, MFA, and employee awareness training to combat these issues.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">Case studies: Snowflake &amp; Okta&nbsp;</h2>
Stephanie Schneider, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at LastPass, added a practical POV to the discussion, citing Snowflake and Okta.&nbsp;
Using Snowflake as an example of a security crisis precipitated by the absence of multi-factor authentication (MFA), Schneider emphasized the need for robust password policies, regular password rotation, and dark web monitoring.&nbsp;
The second case involved the Scattered Spider cybercrime group implementing intricate social engineering attacks on high-profile companies like Okta and MGM Resorts. Schneider highlighted the evolving tactics of such groups and their recent focus on cloud environments, SaaS platforms, and high-level permissions to deploy ransomware.&nbsp;

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<h2>How to empower secure user behavior&nbsp;</h2>
A key theme of the session, Schneider stressed day-to-day cyber hygiene, including regular password rotation and monitoring, vigilance against third-party threats, and an educated, cyber aware workforce.&nbsp;
Schneider emphasized the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA), a crucial layer of protection to deflect attacks. Along with MFA, she added that regular security audits help in the early detection of potential weaknesses.&nbsp;
The need for continuous training and education for employees in order to prevent them from falling for sophisticated phishing and social engineering tactics was another recommendation. Humans, Schneider stressed, are often considered the weakest link in cybersecurity.&nbsp;

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<h2>LastPass: securing passwords, simplified&nbsp;</h2>
Users can store complex passwords securely, effectively eliminating the need to remember multiple passwords when they use a password manager like LastPass. Admin features include policy setting, detailed reporting, and secure password sharing, simplifying the onboarding and offboarding process.&nbsp;
Ferrara explained the versatility LastPass offers in setting up policies for offline access, adding users, and federated login. Exportable detailed reports, multi-factor authentication options, and user activity tracking are additional features of LastPass.&nbsp;
<h2 class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">Q&amp;A session: addressing queries, mitigating concerns&nbsp;</h2>
During the Q&amp;A session, Schneider and Cox answered questions about the potential risks of hacking authenticator apps, biometrics, password sharing, and changing policies. They advised staying vigilante even with MFA and advocated for biometric authentication.&nbsp;
Finally, Ferrara cited the user-friendly nature of LastPass, which is capable of integration with browsers and mobile apps, giving users seamless access.&nbsp;
With a surge in unauthorized access and breaches, safeguarding your data has never been more critical.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology &ndash; also known as&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nist.gov/" target="_blank">NIST</a>&nbsp;&ndash; recently released updated guidelines regarding best password management practices. &nbsp;
The new recommendation?&nbsp;&nbsp;Longer passwords are more important than complex ones when it comes to creating strong passwords. &nbsp;
These guidelines are part of NIST&rsquo;s second public draft of&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp800-63b.html" target="_blank">SP 800-63-4</a>, which is the latest version of its Digital Identity Guidelines, released in September 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Let&rsquo;s look at why NIST updated their password recommendations and what this means for you and your business as you look to create the strongest credentials possible to secure your data. &nbsp;
<h2 class="p2" style="color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">Length vs. complexity&nbsp;</h2>
Back in 2017, NIST&rsquo;s first password recommendations were released, which cited complexity (a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters) as the primary factor in determining password strength. &nbsp;
Fast forward to 2024 and, &ldquo;password length is a&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp800-63b.html" target="_blank">primary factor</a>&nbsp;in characterizing password strength.&rdquo;
Why the change? This shift can be attributed to two factors: 1) human behavior and 2) entropy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #353432; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">Human behavior&nbsp;</h3>
We know that people say one thing and do another&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lastpass.com/resources/ebook/psychology-of-passwords-2022" target="_blank">when it comes to passwords</a>&nbsp;&ndash; 89% know that using the same password is a risk, yet 62% do just that. &nbsp;
It&rsquo;s no wonder then that users will often choose the path of least resistance when tasked with creating a complex password to protect their accounts. &nbsp;
A complex password is typically defined as one that includes an uppercase letter, number, and special character. &nbsp;
Without a&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lastpass.com/password-manager" target="_blank">password manager</a>, most people will choose a password that meets the minimum requirements &ndash; for example, &ldquo;October1!&rdquo;. &nbsp;
This predictable pattern (though satisfying the complexity rules) can be brute forced quickly &ndash; leaving your accounts vulnerable to the whims of a bad actor. &nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #353432; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">Password entropy&nbsp;</h3>
Entropy is a measure of unpredictability.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/password-entropy" target="_blank">This concept</a>&nbsp;is particularly important when it comes to password length. The longer the password is, the more difficult it is to crack as there are more permutations. This translates to higher password entropy. &nbsp;
Measured in&nbsp;bits, the higher the password entropy score, the stronger the password. &nbsp;
NIST also recommends only changing passwords after a breach has occurred.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frequent resets can result in weaker passwords as users will &ndash; as we&rsquo;ve seen above &ndash; default to the bare minimum when it comes to complexity. &nbsp;
In short &ndash;&nbsp;a longer password&nbsp;(a minimum of eight characters)&nbsp;is a stronger one, while complexity can lead to a weaker password.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="p6" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;">How LastPass can help&nbsp;</h2>
A password manager, like LastPass can take the guesswork out of creating NIST-recommended passwords by&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank">generating them</a>&nbsp;for you. It stores these passwords in an encrypted vault, eliminating the need to remember multiple (lengthy) passwords. &nbsp;
Additionally, one of LastPass&rsquo;s 130 policies includes&nbsp;Length of Site Passwords, allowing Admins to set a specific password length for any domain. &nbsp;
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NIST Recommends Length Over Complexity to Create Strong Passwords

Longer passwords are more important than complex ones when it comes to creating strong passwords.  

The 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here. This year's theme, "<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month" style="background-color: #ffffff;" target="_blank">Secure Our World</a>," reminds us of our critical role in protecting sensitive information. With daily cyberattacks and data breaches threatening our digital world, individuals and businesses must take the initiative to adopt better security practices. As&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/" style="background-color: #ffffff;" target="_blank">Cybersecurity Awareness Month</a>&nbsp;gets underway, the time to act is now.&nbsp;
Following&nbsp;just&nbsp;four fundamental steps&mdash;using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA), combatting phishing, and updating software&mdash;can protect valuable assets from the most common threats. When implemented together, these practices create a virtually impenetrable wall around your private information.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="p3" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 13px;">Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager&nbsp;</h2>
Weak and reused passwords are an open door for cybercriminals. Passwords like "123456," "admin," or "password1" don't stand a chance against the password-cracking software powered by today's fast supercomputers. Over the years, hackers have collected vast databases of leaked passwords, making password-based attacks extraordinarily efficient and effective. That's why short, easily guessable passwords, especially those used for multiple accounts, are responsible for many security breaches.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">Why strong passwords matter&nbsp;</h3>
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/08/password-hygiene" target="_blank">Strong passwords</a>&nbsp;add an essential layer of defense and can deter many attacks. Sometimes, a single password is all that stands between a fraudster and your data. When that password is strong, it has a much better chance of protecting your account from unauthorized access.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">What makes a strong password?&nbsp;</h3>
The best password is a forgettable one &ndash; a long, randomized string of characters that look like gibberish.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A strong password:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Is 12 or more characters long&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Mixes upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Avoids dictionary words&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Avoids guessable patterns (like your name or birthdate)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Is only used once&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Routinely creating unique, long passwords can take time and effort. A <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator">password generator</a> can instantly create a new password with random character combinations.&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">The role of a password manager&nbsp;</h3>
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/07/how-to-manage-passwords" target="_blank">Keeping track of many passwords</a>&nbsp;can be daunting. A password manager securely stores all your passwords in one place. It generates strong, unique passwords for every account and logs you in. You only need to remember one master password. It encrypts your data, ensuring that hackers can't decipher your stored information even if the servers are compromised.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/05/best-business-password-manager" target="_blank">Look for a password manager</a>&nbsp;that offers browser integration, automatic sync, and features that simplify all password-related tasks.&nbsp;
<h2 class="p3" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 13px;">Enable Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)&nbsp;</h2>
Cybercriminals may still find ways to bypass strong passwords, including via phishing attacks. Thwarting unauthorized access in these cases requires multi-factor authentication (MFA).&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">What is MFA, and why it's important&nbsp;</h3>
Logging into a typical account requires one "factor"&nbsp;-- your password.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/08/benefits-of-multi-factor-authentication" target="_blank">Multi-factor authentication adds another layer of protection</a>&nbsp;by requiring two or more verification methods to access your accounts. Typically, it combines:&nbsp;
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Something you know (your password)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Something you have (a smartphone or security token)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Something you are (biometric verification, such as a fingerprint)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
In practice, MFA drastically reduces the risk of unauthorized access. Even if an attacker gets your password, they would still need your secondary form of authentication to gain entry. These secondary factors are challenging to impersonate or steal.&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">Implementing MFA&nbsp;</h3>
Many services today, from personal email providers to financial institutions, offer MFA options. Enable this feature wherever possible, including your password manager. MFA apps can generate one-time codes; others send a verification link to your phone or email. By leveraging a trusted device, you always have with you, like your smartphone, MFA makes it simple and efficient to add better security to your online accounts.&nbsp;
<h2 class="p3" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 13px;">Recognize and Report Phishing Attempts&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/06/phishing">Phishing</a>&nbsp;is one of the most common methods cybercriminals use to steal sensitive information. Phishing attacks often mimic trusted institutions like banks and government agencies or personal contacts like coworkers, managers, and family members.&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">Understanding phishing tactics&nbsp;</h3>
Phishing attacks typically involve fraudulent emails, messages, or websites that trick recipients into revealing personal information like usernames, passwords, or financial data.&nbsp;
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/08/phishing-examples" target="_blank">Common signs</a>&nbsp;of an attempted phishing attack include:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Unexpected requests from "trusted" contacts&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Spelling or grammar mistakes&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">A sense of urgency, threats, or fear in the message&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul class="ul1" style="color: #000000;">
 <li class="li5" style="color: #273649; margin: 0px;">Unusual or unfamiliar email addresses&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Links that direct you to a website that's slightly altered (e.g., "microsfot.com" instead of "microsoft.com")&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">What to do when you suspect a phishing attack&nbsp;</h3>
Phishing attacks are common in the workplace and at home. Stay alert no matter the device you're using. We may think our data isn't worth stealing, but cybercriminals rake&nbsp;in&nbsp;billions of dollars selling the digital details gathered in common phishing attacks.&nbsp;
It's essential to&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/07/how-to-prevent-phishing" target="_blank">recognize, avoid, and report phishing attacks</a>. If you suspect a phishing attempt:&nbsp;&nbsp;
1.&nbsp;Don't click on suspicious links. Hover over them to check the URL.&nbsp;
2.&nbsp;Verify the sender&nbsp;by contacting the individual or organization directly.&nbsp;
3.&nbsp;Report phishing attempts&nbsp;to your IT department (if it's a business matter) or phishing-reporting platforms like the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG).&nbsp;
Fostering a cybersecurity-conscious culture in the workplace can help safeguard company assets and avoid costly breaches. Training employees, encouraging best practices, and investing in&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2024/07/safest-password-manager" target="_blank">security tools like LastPass</a>&nbsp;can create a robust cybersecurity framework as business technologies evolve.&nbsp;
<h2 class="p3" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 13px;">Update Software Regularly&nbsp;</h2>
Software developers regularly release updates to patch security vulnerabilities, fix bugs, add functionality, and improve overall user experience. Unfortunately, when you fail to update software promptly, cybercriminals can exploit vulnerabilities to sneak onto your device or corporate network.&nbsp;
Why updating software is critical&nbsp;
Security updates often include bug fixes and security patches for known vulnerabilities. By skipping updates, you're giving hackers open doors to access critical systems and valuable data.&nbsp;
<h3 class="p4" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">How to stay on top of updates&nbsp;</h3>
1.&nbsp;Enable automatic updates&nbsp;wherever possible so you're always running the most secure versions of your software.&nbsp;
2.&nbsp;Check regularly&nbsp;for updates on devices and software that don't automatically update.&nbsp;
3.&nbsp;Update all applications, including browsers, plugins, and mobile apps.&nbsp;
By staying up to date, you reduce your attack surface, making it harder for cybercriminals to breach your defenses.&nbsp;
<h2 class="p3" style="color: #232326; background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 13px;">Secure Your World: A Holistic Approach</h2>
October's annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to assess your current online practices and take action to implement new precautions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Cyber threats evolve rapidly and affect millions of people daily; proactive steps are essential to keep your data safe. You can create a fortress around your digital world by using strong passwords, enabling MFA, recognizing phishing, and regularly updating software. These security building blocks form an impenetrable wall to protect your world from cyberattacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And remember that securing your world is not a one-time effort. It's an ongoing commitment to keeping your data&mdash;and your workplace&mdash;safe from cybercrime.&nbsp;
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As reliance on digital platforms grows, so does the need to manage more and more passwords. &nbsp;
During our recent webinar, LastPass specialists Lou DeLillo and Jerome Ferrara discussed at length how LastPass addresses this challenge all while securing your digital footprint. &nbsp;
One of the most critical security issues that businesses grapple with is ensuring employees are using complex and unique passwords. Weak passwords are a root cause for data breaches (80% of data breaches, in fact), stressing the importance of strong password management. &nbsp;
Memorizing passwords or storing them in spreadsheets is not only time-consuming but also incredibly unsafe. Additionally, sharing passwords across teams must be done securely to ensure vital information is in the right hands at the right time.&nbsp;
So where does LastPass fit in?&nbsp;
LastPass generates strong passwords, storing them in a secure and easily accessible vault. With a diverse suite of features including autofill and secure sharing, password management is made simple and easy for end users. &nbsp;
The scope of LastPass also goes beyond just password management. With Dark Web Monitoring, you&rsquo;re able to get alerted in real-time when your sensitive data is exposed on the dark web.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Onboarding and offboarding users is made simple with automation while customizable policies for different teams and roles means you can right fit and scale security within your organization, no matter the size. These policy customizations also improve overall visibility and system accountability. &nbsp;
Cyber insurance requirements can be met by using LastPass, along with maintaining regulatory compliance frameworks like HIPAA and PCI DSS.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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With our personal and professional lives blurring, LastPass allows users to link their personal and business accounts for proactive, holistic digital security. &nbsp;
These accounts maintain their independence, with businesses unable to gain visibility into personal credentials. Even when users part ways with the organization, they retain access to their passwords. Conversely, the business vault maintains strict transparency over user activity for admins, providing detailed reports on logins, usernames, URLs, and other key indicators for up to two years.&nbsp;
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