Alright, so I decided to mess around with “keeper standards test” today. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey. Here’s how it went down:
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to figure out what I was even dealing with. I’ve used password managers before, but this was more about checking if my setup was actually any good. So, I started by listing out all the places I store passwords. You know, the usual suspects: browser, phone, maybe a couple of sticky notes lying around (don’t judge!).
The Deep Dive
Then I dug into the “standards.” Turns out, there’s a lot more to it than just using a strong password. I looked at things like:
- Password complexity: Was I using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols?
- Password length: Were my passwords long enough to be secure? Apparently, longer is better.
- Password reuse: Was I using the same password for multiple accounts? (Guilty!)
- Storage methods: Was I storing my passwords securely, or were they just floating around in plain text?
- Two-factor authentication(2FA): did i use it? I should use it and should enable it.
The Reality Check
Honestly, it was a bit of a wake-up call. I realized I wasn’t doing as well as I thought. I had some weak passwords, I was definitely reusing them, and my storage methods were questionable at best. My 2FA use was so little.
Making Changes
So, I spent the next few hours cleaning things up. I generated some strong, unique passwords using a password manager. I updated my accounts with these new passwords. I deleted those sticky notes (finally!). I started using a password manager to store everything * I enabled 2FA in import accounts.
The Outcome
It was a bit of work, but I feel a lot better about my password security now. It’s like cleaning out your closet – a bit of a pain at the time, but you feel so much better afterward. I learned that keeping your passwords safe is an ongoing process, not a one-time thing. I am going to do it regularly.
