How to Improve your Keeper Security Score

As part of your ongoing commitment to cybersecurity, we recommend regularly reviewing your Keeper Password Manager for weak and reused passwords. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out why your score is not showing green, despite going through all your passwords and updating following the recommendations from keeper. We have created a simple guide below to help you improve your security score.

Tips for Improving Your Password Security with Keeper

Here are some tips from Uptake Digital to help streamline your password management and improve your security score:

• Consolidate Duplicate Records:
• If you have multiple records for the same account (e.g., two different URLs for the same service), you can merge them into one record. Simply edit one record and add both web addresses to that same record for autofill, rather than keeping two separate records. This reduces clutter and makes it easier to manage your credentials.
• Use the Security Score as a Guide:
• Keeper provides a security score to help identify weaknesses in your password management. Review the score for each account and prioritise improving accounts with low scores. Focus on changing weak or reused passwords and ensure you use strong, unique passwords for every account.
• Change Password Records to Secure Notes When Appropriate:
• Not all records in Keeper need to be stored as passwords. If you're storing information such as your ABN, a licence number, or any other non-password details, move these to a secure note instead. This not only improves your security score but also helps keep your password vault organised.
• Update Weak Passwords:
• Keeper flags any weak passwords that need attention. Use the Keeper password generator or Keeper passphrase generator to create long, unique, and strong passwords for any accounts that are currently flagged as weak.
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
• For accounts that support it, enable two-factor authentication. This adds an extra layer of security beyond just your password and can protect against unauthorised access, even if your password is compromised.
• Avoid Reusing Passwords Across Multiple Accounts:
• Using the same password across different accounts significantly increases your risk if one account is breached. Ensure that each account has a unique password to minimise potential security threats.
• Use Keeper’s Password or Passphrase Generator:
• To create strong, randomised passwords for new accounts, use Keeper’s built-in password or passphrase generator. This ensures that your passwords meet security standards and reduces the chances of them being easily guessed or cracked.
• Regularly Review and Clean Up Old Records:
• Periodically review your Keeper vault for outdated or unnecessary records. Delete any accounts you no longer use and update credentials for any services that have implemented new security features since your last login.