Best Enterprise Password Managers According to IT Specialists.

Even with advances in security practices and technologies, passwords continue to remain a weak point in an organization’s cyber security strategy. Strong passwords are still an essential part of security strategy for most organizations, and poor password hygiene can make their IT network vulnerable. 

According to the 2021 Verizon data breach investigation report, shared credentials and poor access management practices were among the top reasons for data breaches all over the globe. 

But the simple fact is that maintaining passwords is simply difficult. According to studies, an average person has around 100 passwords (if you’re not convinced, just look up the passwords your browser has saved for you). And this number only goes higher for network managers and other IT professionals. 

This is where password managers become useful. 

Bitwarden

Bitwarden is one of the leading password managers that network engineers use. It’s open-source, end-to-end AES 256-bit encrypted, and they don’t play around with security. Bitwarden has a bug bounty program and they conduct annual security audits with a third party. 

They offer free plans for individual use and for a 2 person team (friend or partner) and the free plan offers sync across unlimited devices and device types, supports browsers, mobile apps, and desktop apps. 

They offer 2FA for all of their plans, but you get enhanced 2FA options like Yubikey on their premium plans. The paid plans also come with priority support.

KeePass

KeePass is a completely free and open-source password manager. The KeePass website doesn’t give the best impression, neither does its interface. The open-source community appears to have focused more on function than form. Since the solution is a bit technical, it may not be ideal for the average user, and the support comes mostly from community forums. And while you can use it on multiple platforms, it was designed for Windows systems.

That said, KeePass is feature-rich, supports multiple users, and even comes with a portable version which you can carry just plug and use without installation. 

Thycotic

Thycotic offers a range of products for managing passwords and access. They allow secure and controlled access to the organization’s IT, helping you manage access and password sharing as people leave and join projects and the organization. Reddit user cryptsyryus uses Thycotic Secret Server for password management; according to them: “it can do WAY more than just store your secrets like PIM, Password Rotations for Network Gear and AD service accounts.”

Thycotic solutions are designed for enterprise IT management and integrate seamlessly with your IT workflow and processes. They have a range of free IT tools with which you can assess and manage your organization’s security tools. They also offer a range of support options and free trials on some solutions. 

1Password 

1Password is a popular password manager and comes with a range of security features. Admins can integrate 1Password with your existing workplace solutions, customize access controls, and create guest accounts as needed. The solution comes with custom reporting features that let you monitor threats and identify breaches. And they support all the major browsers and have apps for iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS. 1password has a master password to secure your passwords on your device and a secret key to secure your passwords in the cloud. 

In case you find any difficulties, 1Password has a detailed knowledge base as well as email and Twitter support and VIP support for their business plans. They also offer a free trial on their plans for you to test out the products before you commit.  

Roboform

Roboform is a popular and feature-rich password manager. It comes with apps for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and popular browsers, supports multifactor authentication, and is AES 256 bit encrypted. 

In case you face any difficulty, Roboform has a detailed knowledge base and 24/7/365 online support. The solution also has a password generator that helps you create strong passwords instantly. For personal use, 2factor authentication and sync across your devices are only supported on the paid plan. And for business use, they offer yearly subscriptions, but you can try it out on a 14 day all-access free trial for up to 30 users. 

Codebook

Codebook is a popular password manager that comes with a simple one-time payment for every platform. It’s available for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac, is 256-bit AES encrypted, and is completely open-source. They also offer an enterprise version with a wide range of customization. It may be one of the oldest password managers in existence, first designed in 1998. 

The password manager is offline by default, but you can sync across multiple devices over Wifi or the cloud.The solution also lets you import or export your passwords, comes with 2-factor authentication support, and a password generator. 

Reference:https://blog.invgate.com/best-enterprise-password-managers