<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo evaluate LastPass, its ideal use cases, and its final score, I created a rubric with six major categories. Each category contained multiple subcriteria, which all received their own weighting. LastPass received its final score of 3.8\/5 based on how many subcriteria it satisfied and how each criterion and subcriterion were weighted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evaluation Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
My first major evaluation criterion included core and enterprise features, the backbone of a successful password manager. I also examined usability and administration, including documentation and user management features. Next, I looked at security practices and transparency, pricing and free trials, and customer support availability. Finally, I evaluated nice-to-have extras like guest accounts, travel mode, and dark web monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Core features (25%):<\/strong> I considered important PM features, including secure sharing, multi-factor authentication, and browser support.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 4.7\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Usability and administration (20%):<\/strong> Ease of use analyzed documentation and user and policy management, as well as overall reviews and admin reporting.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 4.2\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Security (15%):<\/strong> I evaluated LastPass’s transparency about security practices and audits, as well as its breach history.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 3.3\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pricing (15%):<\/strong> The pricing category scored LastPass based on pricing compared to the market in general, as well as availability and length of a free trial.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 3.2\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Customer support (15%):<\/strong> I examined availability of support channels like email and phone, as well as support team hours.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 4\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Extra features (10%):<\/strong> I looked at nice-to-have capabilities like guest accounts and travel mode, as well as passkeys.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 2.4\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Bottom Line: LastPass’s Usability Comes with Risks<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLastPass is widely used in many businesses, and with good reason \u2014 it offers plenty of basic password management features, as well as some enterprise-grade capabilities. Its easy-to-use interface adds to its popularity. However, its breach history is cause for concern. Despite that, LastPass is one of the best-designed products in the industry, with plenty of password management features for SMBs and enterprises alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passwords are only one of many threats to organizations. Read more about overall network security<\/a> and how to implement secure systems in your business.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
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