MEPX
Chapter 3 of 10All chapters
  1. 1What makes a password strong
  2. 2The reuse problem
  3. 3Password managers
  4. 4Two factor authentication
  5. 5Passkeys
  6. 6Recovery and backup access
  7. 7Breaches
  8. 8Phishing your credentials
  9. 9Where secrets live
  10. 10A realistic plan

Chapter 3 of 10

Password managers

The practical answer.

How they work

A single strong master password unlocks an encrypted vault. The provider stores ciphertext it cannot read, so a breach of their servers does not expose your passwords.

  • Autofill refuses lookalike domains, which quietly blocks phishing.
  • Browser built-in managers are far better than reuse.

Choosing and using one

Pick one that has been independently audited, set a long master passphrase you can remember, write emergency access details on paper, and store them somewhere safe.