Mastering Password Security for Modern Businesses

In episode 51 of the “Inside Dynamics Communities” podcast,  Ryan Gonzales, Senior Sales Director of Dynamics Communities and Summit NA, and Pam Misialek, Community Director of Dynamics Communities and Summit NA, are joined by Evan Goldberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, LastPass. The three discuss how LastPass can simply password protection for users.

This episode is sponsored by Community Summit North America, the largest independent gathering of the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem, taking place Oct. 13-17, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Register today to connect with thousands of users across the Microsoft business applications ecosystem at the for user, by user event.

Key Takeaways

• Overview: LastPass, established in 2008, is a pioneer in password and identity management solutions. It serves millions of consumers and hundreds of thousands of businesses, from small mom-and-pop shops to large enterprises, offering scalable solutions for all businesses.
• Addressing the problem: LastPass was built to store passwords, but over time, security concerns like phishing attempts led to the need for stronger passwords, making it challenging to remember them all. LastPass addresses these issues by providing solutions that protect against unauthorized access to accounts. LastPass can notify customers if their passwords have been involved in a breach, thanks to dark web monitoring and a threat intelligence team. By using one master password, users eliminate the need for multiple passwords, significantly decreasing the risk of data breaches and other security incidents.
• SaaS and SSO: SaaS applications are a major access point into organizations, especially during cloud migration, with even small businesses using at least 10 applications. LastPass supports this process by enabling single sign-on (SSO) for applications that don’t have native SSO integration, working alongside identity providers like Microsoft Entra ID to enhance security and ease of use. This helps ensure that all SaaS applications conform to SSO, reducing security risks and simplifying the process.
• LastPass at Summit: Passwords are ubiquitous, and LastPass offers valuable solutions even if you’re already using a password manager. For more information or to talk to the team, visit LastPass at Booth #1832 at Community Summit North America 2024.