LastPass is a password protection service that can simplify and secure how end users manage their passwords across different platforms and for multiple applications without having to remember them.
U-M offers other password management solutions for elevated accounts for both ITS and Unit IT Staff but not for individual passwords for U-M faculty, staff, and students. LastPass is that solution. Our goal is to spread awareness of the benefits of using LastPass to protect their passwords.
- Using weak passwords or reusing passwords across multiple platforms is a security risk that leaves end users vulnerable to hacking. Using a password manager such as LastPass can reduce this risk.
- Shared research results with LastPass project team.
- Out of 24 universities that were researched, 13 specifically mentioned LastPass and 6 colleges recommended use of a password manager.
- Participated in LastPass testing with project team for upcoming pilots.
- Participated in LastPass planning meetings.
- Conducted research on 24 universities starting with the 14 Big Ten schools to find out how they recommend password protection to their end users.
- Reviewed use cases to identify the ways that people might use LastPass:
- New to LastPass
- Personal LastPass Account
- Personal LastPass Account with UMICH email
- Currently using other Password Manager
- LastPass pilots are planned for Information Assurance and ITS in the coming weeks
- Available to faculty, staff and students in the fall.
Look for more details coming soon!
Contact: LastPass.Password.Management.Service-Project.Team@umich.edu
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/196pHo-kyoQjaAZUt311LjDaKrvCS3ln5UWp2OSPM_LY/edit?usp=drivesdk
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/196pHo-kyoQjaAZUt311LjDaKrvCS3ln5UWp2OSPM_LY/edit?usp=drivesdk