Lastpass Email

Dear Students,
 
Coming up with strong passwords for various online accounts at work and at home can be taxing. Adding to the complexity are password requirements (including PennKey password rules) and the security questions for each online account.
 
A simple solution is to use a password manager! Password managers store passwords and other sensitive data in an encrypted vault accessed with a master password – you have only one password to remember. The University supplies LastPass Premium password management to eligible affiliates of the Penn community. It is free, secure and provides you with many features including:
  • Generate unique passwords that meet complex password rules. 
  • Access password-protected accounts in seconds, no typing required.
  • Save sensitive information like security questions or notes in an encrypted format.
  • Access your passwords using multiple email addresses: Penn and/or a personal email address.
  • Auto-fill information in online forms.
  • Save passwords when accessing an online account automatically after you install the plugin feature.
  • Automatically back up and sync your passwords across all your desktop and mobile platforms. 
To start using LastPass, visit https://www.isc.upenn.edu/how-to/lastpassBe sure to use a personal, non-Penn e-mail address to sign up, so that you don’t lose access upon graduation. It is also recommended to use Two-Step Authentication – see https://www.lastpass.com/multifactor-authentication for more information.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Design IT Services at ithelp@design.upenn.edu to schedule a time to meet with us.
 
Thank you,
IT Services, Stuart Weitzman School of Design
 
ISC Office of Information Security
(215) 898-2172