Password Managers

Security is a age-long and important aspect of our daily lives. Be it in our homes, hotels, cars, offices, computers, phones and other devices. Systems are developed to ensure that only the right person can gain access into a place or space at a particular time. This is achieved through a process of authentication where a user presents a name, pin, password, pattern, voice, finger / palm print or a card for instance.

Passwords have presented a safe and reliable way to secure many systems and devices. With the advent of mobile phones in recent years, passwords, pins, and and fingerprint security features have become commonly utilized. Websites, apps, computers and phones utilize these security options to protect your data from unlawful access.

Password Managers

On Google Play Store, there are loads of password managers, app locks and other security apps available for securing your android devices. Some of the apps are free while others are premium apps.

These apps have various features and functionalities ranging from making your passwords available across your devices, protecting you from phishing and malicious sites which may capture your keystrokes to assisting you in generating complex passwords.

App Locks

App locks allows you to lock a specific app on your device for added security. It is always a good idea to use a different password, pin or pattern from the one you use to unlock your device. You may also use a fingerprint to lock your apps.

Authenticators

An authenticator is a means utilized to confirm a user's identity by means of performing digital authentication. There are many apps available on Play Store that gives you the privilege to use single factor authentication on your device. An example is the Memority app shown in the picture below.