Online Versus Local Password Management Applications: An Analysis of User Training and Reactions
Mark Ciampa, Mark A. Revels, John D. Enamait · Journal of Applied Security Research · 2011
This study compared a password management application using browser extensions with remote storage against a locallystored password management application. All participants were required to complete a 4-step training process culminating with the use of a password management application and a survey of their experiences. The mean responses from the survey questions were analyzed using an independent (unpaired) ttest of samples with unequal sizes assuming equal variance. The results indicate that once users receive instruction and training the benefits of managing multiple strong passwords using technology becomes apparent. Online storage password management applications may be more popular for users over locallystored applications.