Password manager
A piece of software, often built into a phone, computer, or web browser, that generates, stores, and automatically fills in a unique, long password for every account, so the account holder only needs to remember one master passphrase.
Defined in 2 GAGE programs, which carry 3 distinct definitions of it. The wording above is taught in Senior AI Scam Defense.
How each discipline defines it
The same term does different work depending on who is using it. These are the definitions as each program teaches them, unedited.
A piece of software, often built into a phone, computer, or web browser, that generates, stores, and automatically fills in a unique, long password for every account, so the account holder only needs to remember one master passphrase.
Software that generates, stores, and auto-fills strong, unique passwords for all accounts. Examples: 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane. The annual cost ($0-$36) is negligible compared to the risk it mitigates.
An encrypted vault application that generates, stores, and auto-fills unique, complex passwords for every account. Eliminates the need to memorize passwords and prevents credential reuse.
Where it is taught
The exact lessons this term appears in. The first 7 topics of every program are free with a free account.
- Digital Readiness Self-Audit · Digital Foundations, AI Literacy & Professional Conduct
- Online Safety, Privacy, and Data Basics · Digital Foundations, AI Literacy & Professional Conduct
- Your email is the master key: a password manager and two factor · The Hardening Lab, Senior AI Scam Defense
Terms it appears with
Not an alphabetical neighbourhood: these are the terms taught in the same lessons, ranked by how often they appear together.