What do you think of 1Password ?
Hi folks, I almost installed this a few months ago, but then became concerned about security. Where is the data stored and could anyone gain access to it ? The all your eggs in one basket issue also worries me ! Am I being overly concerned ? Regards, Stephen Chape -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: What do you think of 1Password ?
On 15/09/2011, at 8:57 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: Hi folks, I almost installed this a few months ago, but then became concerned about security. Where is the data stored and could anyone gain access to it ? The all your eggs in one basket issue also worries me ! Am I being overly concerned ? yes… you are. 1Password is one of my must have apps. - Matt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: What do you think of 1Password ?
On 15/09/2011, at 8:57 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: Hi folks, I almost installed this a few months ago, but then became concerned about security. Where is the data stored and could anyone gain access to it ? The all your eggs in one basket issue also worries me ! Am I being overly concerned ? Regards, Stephen Chape Proceed with confidence. IMHO, 1Password is a must have item of software. Not only is it a repository for all of your important passwords, it's also an invaluable place to store all of those installation codes we collect and love to lose over the years. It's also great for Credit Card details and other important stuff, including secure notes. The true magic happens when you find how it interacts with your web browser. By default, 1Password stores its data in the Application Support folder in your Library folder, in a secure keychain file, so only you have access to it. Additionally, even you vannot access your 1Password data without a password. Optionally, you can elect to store this file in a Dropbox folder, but this seems less secure to me. You can also sync your keychain data with 1Password on an iPhone and/or and iPad. Same conditions apply. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: What do you think of 1Password ?
1Password is very secure, and brilliant for storing passwords used by an individual. http://help.agilebits.com/1Password3/security.html Where you store your password file isn't an issue, unless you have a weak master password. With a strong master password, your passwords are encrypted so the password file is for all practical purposes not accessible to anyone (without the master password) wherever it is stored. If you have multiple Macs, using the Dropbox option to sync your password file so it is available on all your Macs is a very good idea, and very secure. Choosing a long, strong memorable password and not changing it is a good idea. Encryption is sorted for you, but there is a greater chance for problems to arise if you choose a weak password. These posts - from 1Password and PassPack - provide background on why strong, memorable passwords that don't change are a good approach. And yes, I do know there are some situations where changing passwords regularly is a good idea. Just not when it comes to your master password file. This post helps with a 'long is strong' approach to creating passwords: http://help.passpack.com/knowledgebase/idx.php/1/154/article/How-to-Choose-a-Password.html And this one provides all the details for those who want the science behind it all: http://blog.agilebits.com/2011/06/toward-better-master-passwords/ If you need to share passwords within a team, Passpack.com is a very good option. Doesn't have the same slick interface as 1Password, but when it comes to sharing passwords securely, it is brilliant. Glenn Nicholas OM4 :: -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: What do you think of 1Password ?
Get it from the Mac App Store now at a discounted price and get a free upgrade to version 4. http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id443987910 On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 20:57, Stephen Chape chap...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi folks, I almost installed this a few months ago, but then became concerned about security. Where is the data stored and could anyone gain access to it ? The all your eggs in one basket issue also worries me ! Am I being overly concerned ? Regards, Stephen Chape -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
