I’ve mentioned using password managers before today I’ll introduce a new way to manage your passwords on iOS, Android, Linux, and Windows devices. It supports stronger authentication, and passkeys, and is easy to set up. This will be an introduction and review of Keeper Security.
What Is Keeper Security?
As mentioned before, Keeper Security is a password manager. One of the positive aspects of this password manager is that it syncs across all your devices, which minimizes the work you need to do as a user. Keeper Security also supports browser add-ons, has an app for Windows devices, and can be connected to different passkeys.
Subscription and Pricing
Currently, Keeper Security offers three different subscriptions: Personal, Family, and Business Starter. You get a discount for the first year as a new customer. You can also get a free trial.
Keeper Security isn’t free to use, but if you’re lucky it can be. What do I mean by this? I work for a company and if your company has an enterprise license, you can assign a personal license to your employees for free.
Some Features Included
Keeper Security has several features focused on cybersecurity. The company also has the ISO27001 certification, a good point if you want to rely on a company to keep your passwords safe.
Two features worth mentioning right from the start are:
- Security Audit
- BreachWatch
Security Audit can give you a quick overview of how good your current passwords are. You get a score for the day you run the audit, and you can run a new scan later if you wish.
The result gives you feedback on:
- how frequently a password has been re-used
- if you have weak passwords
- if you haven’t changed your passwords for a while.
If you view the Security Audit on an iOS device, you also get a color for each password record, indicating the status.
Another interesting feature included is BreachWatch. This feature scans your records and tells you if they are at risk. You also get to know the reason why they might be at risk. In some cases, it can be that they are connected to a service where passwords have been leaked. In other cases, your current password is weak and you need to change it. This is a nice feature, even more so if you have imported your passwords from an older password manager missing this feature.
Based on this information you get a score on your Vault, also shown when you use the Security Audit Feature. Keeper Security also tells you what you need to do for each post. This comes in handy if you’re not sure which accounts have weak, passwords, or why they are weak.
Getting Started
To get started create an account. Make sure you verify the email address you used to sign up. Once you’ve logged into the Keeper Vault it is time to set up it up. The Vault is where all your passwords will live. If you have used a password manager before, you can easily import the entire structure from KeePass or other password managers straight into Keeper Security.
If you have imported your previous passwords it is good to check them all with BreachWatch. This is to make sure your passwords are safe.
Browser Add-Ons
If you’re a fan of having your passwords easily at hand in any web browser, Keeper Security has got you covered. Download the browser extension of your choice, log into your account and you’re all set! If you change or add a password record using the browser add-on, from the web vault, or the desktop app. It syncs instantly. Keeper also supports browser add-ons to several of the major browsers. I have it installed on Firefox and Edge, Opera, and Chrome.
Windows App for Desktop
If you’re a Windows user there is an app you can install for Keeper Security. You can set it to automatically start with Windows, but you need to tinker a bit since there is currently no setting inside the app to enable this.
Keeper Security also has desktop apps for Mac and Linux users.
Some Settings to Consider
The following are some settings you might want to consider giving an extra look:
- how long you stay signed in – adjust this if you don’t wish to sign in more than once every x amount of hours/minutes
- two-factor authentication is possible to add inside the app itself if you don’t want to add it to your phone
- import/export posts when needed
- For the browser addon: choose if records should fill automatically when going to a URL or not – if you have multiple posts that go to similar environments, I find it better to not auto-fill post info when you go to a URL
Keeper Security also supports different passkeys, as well as biometric ways to sign in. It currently supports Yubikey and other USB-C passkeys, and on the iOS versions, you can use your fingerprint to unlock the app and access your vault.
Apps for Android and iOS
Keeper Security also has mobile apps for iOS and Android. This means you can bring your passwords with you wherever you go! Like in the KeePass app for iOS, you see numbers showing in a different color if you view your password inside the Keeper Security app. No more confusing an o and a zero or the number one and an L!
Why Switch?
If you want to save yourself the hassle (and danger) of either reusing your passwords, forgetting them, or not being sure if they’re strong enough – Keeper Security is for you! Same thing if you don’t want to manually save your password file (and risk forgetting to do so).
There are other options of course, but the features mentioned earlier (Security Audit and Breach Watch) bring something extra to the table that I haven’t seen in a password manager before. Sure, it’s not free – but you can use a trial to see if this is something that would work for you.
If you decide this isn’t for you, you can export your data with the click of a button.
Final Thoughts
Switching to Keeper Security can transform how you manage passwords, offering robust tools like Security Audit and BreachWatch to keep your accounts safe. Before fully diving in, take the time to review and update older passwords for optimal security—this small step can make a big difference. With its user-friendly features and cross-platform accessibility, Keeper Security sets a new standard for password management.
Don’t wait—start your free trial today and take the first step toward better cybersecurity!