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LastPass - Why Use LastPass Enterprise?
1Password is replacing LastPass as UW-Madison's supported Password Manager. 1Password was selected for its intuitive user-friendly interface, robust set of features, and excellent track record in safeguarding sensitive data.
Current LastPass users are being invited to 1Password starting in December 2024. LastPass will remain active until May 2025. For more information and updates, refer to the transition FAQ: 1Password - LastPass Transition FAQs
The benefits of using LastPass Enterprise.
Over 80% of breaches are caused by password reuse. LastPass Enterprise makes it easy to have a unique password for every website you use and provides secure access to those websites on every computer, tablet, or smartphone you use. Here are just a few benefits that LastPass Enterprise provides:
Helps identify, eliminate, and prevent password reuse.
Makes it easy to create random and unique passwords for any website you visit.
Reduces the need to memorize credentials (usernames and passwords).
Integrates with your browser to provide autofill functionality, reducing the need to copy and paste credentials from one application to another.
Works across multiple platforms and devices including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Syncs your logins, websites, secure notes, payment information, and any other secrets you want to keep in LastPass, everywhere you go.
Unlimited secure credential sharing with individuals, project teams, and business areas across campus via Shared Folders.
Supported by DoIT.
Utilizes NetID login for convenience (Master Password login available on request).
Ability to link your personal LastPass account for convenient, secure access to both accounts simultaneously.