¶ What is a Password Manager and Why is it Needed?
In today's digital world, managing numerous online accounts with strong, unique passwords is crucial for security. However, remembering complex passwords for each account is challenging. Here's where password managers come in.
A password manager is a secure application that stores and manages your login credentials (usernames and passwords) for various websites and applications. It eliminates the need to remember individual passwords and allows you to generate strong, unique passwords for each account. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access due to password reuse or weak passwords.
¶ Introducing Vault360: Streamlined Password Security
Exium's Vault360 offers a comprehensive password management solution designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their SMB/mid-market clients. It goes beyond basic password storage, providing robust features and functionalities for secure and centralized credential management.
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| Enhanced Security and Collaboration |
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| Simplified Password Management |
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| Advanced Security and Administration |
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| Seamless Migration and User Experience |
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¶ Benefits for MSPs
| Reduced Security Risks: | Centralized Management: | Scalability and Flexibility: |
| Strong password management strengthens the security posture of your SMB/mid-market clients. | Manage passwords for multiple clients efficiently through a user-friendly platform. | Vault360 caters to diverse client needs with its robust features and functionalities. |
¶ How Vault360 Complements Single Sign-On (SSO)
While Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions allow users to access multiple applications with a single login, they don't eliminate the need for strong, unique passwords for non-SSO integrated applications. This is where Vault360 excels:
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Complementary Security:
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Enhanced Security for SSO:
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Improved User Experience:
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Centralized Management:
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¶ Unlock Seamless Password Management with Vault360!
The power of Vault360 is a breeze—simply access your central management console directly from your Exium portal. Once you activate the Exium Vault360 service, administrators in the Exium portal will receive invitations to verify their email addresses and set up their Vault360 Master Password seamlessly.
¶ Step 1: Request Vault360 Activation for Your Client Workspace
Not signed up for the Vault360 trial or service yet? No problem! Just follow these simple steps:
- Navigate to the MSP admin console and select Companies, then click on the company name (or go directly to the Customer/ Client Workspace Sign In).
- Click on IAM in the left menu bar, Login, and then click the lock icon next to "Password Mgmt" (see screenshot below).
- A pop-up window will appear. Enter your admin email and click Submit.
We recommend that MSP admins first join the Vault360 Organization for the Client Workspace before inviting users into the workspace.
After submitting your activation request, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If you encounter any issues or do not receive a response from Exium, please reach out to support@exium.net for assistance, and our dedicated team will guide you through the process.
¶ Step 2: Join Vault360 Organization for your Workspace
Once Vault360 has been activated for your Workspace, you will receive an invitation email. A preview of the invitation email is provided below. Click on “Join Organization Now”
¶ Step 3: Create Your Account
You will be presented with a page to “Login” or “Create account”. Click on “Create account”.
¶ Step 4: Complete Account Creation
Fill in the information requested. Click on “Create account”
¶ Step 5: Log into your Vault360 console
After you have created your account, follow the steps below to log into your Vault360 console:
- Navigate to the MSP admin console → Companies → Click on Company name
- Click on “IAM” in the left menu bar
- Click on “Password Manager”, Vault360 console UI will launch
- Provide your email address that you used when requesting Vault 360 activation → Continue
¶ Step 6: Provide Master Password
You will be prompted to provide the “Master Password” → enter the “Master Password” that you entered in Step 4, and Login
¶ Step 7: Invite Users
As now you are logged in as admin, you can invite more users to join the Client workspace organization
- Click on “Organizations” → Members
- Click on “+ Invite member”
¶ Step 8: Provide Users Information
You will need users' email who you like to be part of the Vault360 Organization in the Client Workspace.
Collections in Vault 360 gather together logins, notes, cards, and identities for secure sharing from an organization.
- Enter up to 20 emails by separating with a comma.
- Select Member role
- Click on “Save”
¶ Step 9: Assign Collection(s) to the Users
You can assign collections to users at the time of invitation or later after users have accepted the invitation and joined the organization.
- Click on “collections”
- Select permissions → “Save”
Note that in each Organization for the Client Workspace, you will see an “API User” with Email
api-user@exium.net. This API user is used for automatons and back-end synchronization tasks. You can leave this user unchanged.
¶ Step 10: Unleash Vault360 Features
You can now explore various features of Vault360 and start creating items or import items from an existing password manager (see next step)
¶ Seamless Migration to Vault360
Effortlessly switch from existing password managers like LastPass, 1Password, or browser-saved credentials with convenient import options from CSV or JSON formats.
- Click on “Tools” at the top menu bar → “Import data”
- Select the File format in the drop-down menu → Click on the blue color “Import data” icon
¶ Conclusion
Exium's Vault360 empowers MSPs to equip their clients with a secure and user-friendly password management solution. By working alongside SSO, Vault360 creates a comprehensive access management strategy that safeguards client data, simplifies user experience, and strengthens overall security posture.
To learn more about implementing Vault360 or other SASE / XDR / IAM products for your organization and explore tailored solutions that meet your unique requirements, contact Exium at partners@exium.net for a consultation or demonstration.
Safeguard Your Passwords with Vault360! 🛡️