Comments on: Manage Passwords in the Cloud Across Platforms and Devices http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:29:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Foxmarks Adds Cross-Platform Password Sync « http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76399 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:03:49 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76399 [...] 17th, 2008 (9:03am) Kevin C. Tofel No Comments Recently, we shared one of several cross-platform methods to synchronize passwords using the cloud. There’s many available options and methods to tackle this challenge, and you can add another [...]

]]> By: Albert http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76398 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:19:23 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76398 As Leandro I am a user of KeePass and I use it at work on a PC and at home on my Mac. Passwords are synced through Dropbox. Works like a charm. I even wrote a post about it. Soon after that I read Joels post. Still think that Keepass looks way better but it does indicate that more and more people are relying on the cloud for synchronising their data.
The new style of applications like Evernote seem to understand this principle very good.

]]> By: Leandro http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76397 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:28:45 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76397 I use Dropbox with KeePass Password Safe (on Windows) and KeePassX (on Mac/Linux) and it works like a charm.
I like KeePass over Password Safe because it design and the ability of use an external pendrive as hardware key with your master password.

]]> By: Kevin C. Tofel http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76396 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:49:36 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76396 Good comments and I agree, there are a number of web-based password management services out there, some of which offer companion desktop clients as well. My intention wasn’t to say that the above method is the best one; that’s a personal choice of course and there are many great options. I’m a fan and user of 1Password, but I’ll certainly take a look at some of the other suggestions mentioned; thanks!

]]> By: Filip http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76395 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:27:59 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76395 Hi Kevin. Full disclosure here: I work for http://www.nomadesk.com, which offers small businesses (or nomadic professionals, as we like to call ourselves) an innovative way to share documents and work together on a “virtual fileserver.” I read your post on Dropbox and how you use it to synchronize passwords, with great interest.
I just wanted to add NomaDesk to the mix, because it comes with security features specifically geared towards the digital nomad, such as local encryption and “remote shredding” with TheftGuard. That means that your password file will actually be encrypted on each of your PCs. You only need to remember the NomaDesk password to unlock the virtual fileserver. In the event that one of your PCs gets stolen you can shred it remotely.
Anyway, I would appreciate your review – in due time.

Thanks!

]]> By: Jason H. http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76394 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:07:59 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76394 I just saw this post in Google Reader and was going to comment and mention Passpack but Tara, who’s exceptionally great to deal with for support/general inquiries at Passpack, beat me to it. ;)

Seriously though, any true Web worker definitely needs to give Passpack a try. It’s *the* most secure Web app I’ve ever dealt with and I’ve completely abandoned all Windows-based password managers.

In addition, they also support offline usage via Google Gears.

]]> By: Tara Kelly (Passpack) http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76393 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:04:52 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76393 Rather than use an intermediary service as “glue”, you could try and give online password management a try. It sounds like what your looking for and has a few advantages over a grassroots system:

1. A proper password manager will not be able to read your passwords since they are encrypted — much more secure than an unprotected password file.

2. Password managers are built specifically for this task and include all the tools you’d expect like tagging, paged browsing, search, 1 Click Login, etc.

3. All you need is a browser: Mac, Win, Linux or PDA all give you 24/7 access to your passwords.

I’m a Passpack founder, so I obviously have a product bias – but just run a search fro “online password manage” and you’ll have a few options to choose from.

I’d love to see a comparison post on Web Worker Daily!

- Tara

]]> By: Stuart http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76392 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:02:15 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76392 https://my.1password.com/ has been working for me. I can access all my passwords online.

]]> By: Shevonne http://gigaom.com/collaboration/manage-passwords-in-the-cloud-across-platforms-and-devices/#comment-76391 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:59:21 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3962#comment-76391 Pretty cool. I use the Password Manager on my Mac, but I’ll have to check Password Gorilla out. Thanks!

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