Introduction to Cyber Security

Gpassword Manager: Gpassword Manager is a simple, lightweight and cross- platform utility for managing and accessing passwords. It is published under the terms of the Apache License. It allows users to securely store passwords/URLs in the database. The added entries can be marked as favourites, which then can be accessed by right-clicking the system tray icon. The passwords and other login information shown in the screen can be kept hidden based on user preferences.



Figure 12: Gpassword manager


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  Access to favourite sites: A list of favourite Web pages can be accessed quickly from the convenient „tray‟ icon.
  
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  Quick fill: Passwords and other information can be clicked and dragged onto forms for quick filling out.
  
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  Search bar: The quick search bar allows users to search passwords that are needed.
  
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  Password generator: Passwords with user-defined options can be generated with just a click.
  
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  Quick launch: Favourite websites can be launched by right-clicking the tray icon.
  
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   Password Safe: Password Safe is a simple and free open source application initiated by Bruce Schneier and released in 2002. Now Password Safe is hosted on
   

SourceForge and developed by a group of volunteers. It‟s well known for its ease of use. It is possible to organise passwords based on user preference, which makes it easy for the user to remember. The whole database backup and a recovery option are available for ease of use. Passwords are kept hidden, making it difficult for shoulder surfing. Password Safe is licensed under the Artistic licence.


Figure 13: Password Safe


Features

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  Ease of use: The GUI is very simple, enabling even a beginner to use it.
  
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  Multiple databases: It supports multiple databases. And different databases can be created for each category.
  
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  Safe decryption: The decryption of the password database is done in the RAM, which leaves no trace of the login details in the hard drive.
  
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  Password generator: Supports the generation of strong, lengthy passwords.
  
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  Advanced search: The advanced search function allows users to search within the different fields.
  
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  Security: Uses the Twofish algorithm to encrypt the database.
  

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