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UserName/DisplayName/AccountDescription feature in TechIDAgent piece of TechIDManager

October 7, 2026June 19, 2025 by Emily Neary

As of TechIDAgent.Windows version 2.0 (and newer) the ability to set, on a per agent basis, the format of some of the managed technician’s account information. The user name, the … Read more

Categories Design, Documentation, How-To Guides

Break Glass Accounts: Fire Extinguishers for Your Client’s Infrastructure

May 22, 2025 by Emily Neary
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In IT, few things inspire both confidence and fear like the concept of a break glass account. When configured correctly, it’s your fire extinguisher—tucked away behind glass with the hope … Read more

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Setup of TechIDAgent, Managing AutoLogon for TechIDManager

October 7, 2026May 19, 2025 by Emily Neary
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Install TechIDAgent.Windows on a computer for managing an AutoLogon use “autologon” commandline option and setup like a shared account  

This document outlines how to set up the TechIDAgent, … Read more

Categories Documentation, How-To Guides

TechIDManager LAPS Installation on Workstation Instructions

October 7, 2026May 19, 2025 by Emily Neary
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Categories Documentation, How-To Guides, Installation

Workstation Agent Install Instructions

October 7, 2026May 19, 2025 by Emily Neary
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Categories Documentation, How-To Guides, Installation

Stop Misusing TAP: A Cybersecurity and Licensing Perspective on MSP Access Practices

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 by Emily Neary

Using TAP for technician login might seem convenient , but it violates Microsoft licensing and security best practices. Here’s how to manage access the right way- with PAM.… Read more

Categories Cybersecurity, Software, Technology Tags cyber insurance, cyber security, downtime, MFA, named accounts, PAM, password rotation, PCI, privileged access management, privileged account management, Privileged Identity Management, Stop Sharing Admin Accounts, traceability, zerotrust

Feature: Tech Specific Options

October 7, 2026April 14, 2025 by Emily Neary
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TechIDManager handles a variety of tasks. It includes managed passwords, individual user password vaults, and shared password vaults. There are many configurable permissions for what a technician can and can’t … Read more

Categories Cybersecurity, Documentation, How-To Guides, Software, Technology Tags cyber insurance, cyber security, downtime, MFA, named accounts, PAM, password rotation, PCI, privileged access management, privileged account management, Privileged Identity Management, Stop Sharing Admin Accounts, traceability, zerotrust

The Comic I Fought ChatGPT To Make

April 4, 2025 by Emily Neary
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Martin: XKCD is awesome. I love the comics and the style—funny, smart, minimalist. While reading one day, I got an idea for an ad: a comic strip in that style, … Read more

Categories Cybersecurity, Software, Technology Tags cyber insurance, cyber security, downtime, MFA, named accounts, PAM, Passly, password rotation, PCI, privileged access management, privileged account management, Privileged Identity Management, Stop Sharing Admin Accounts, traceability, zerotrust

Feature: One Time Password Share

October 7, 2026March 17, 2025 by Emily Neary

At TechIDManager, we strongly recommend avoiding shared admin accounts whenever possible. However, we recognize that certain situations—such as granting access to outside vendors or providing temporary administrative access to a … Read more

Categories Cybersecurity, Documentation, How-To Guides, Software, Technology Tags cyber insurance, cyber security, downtime, MFA, named accounts, PAM, password rotation, PCI, privileged access management, privileged account management, Privileged Identity Management, Stop Sharing Admin Accounts, traceability, zerotrust

Feature: Passwords; Random or Passphrases

October 7, 2026March 17, 2025 by Emily Neary

Passwords come in various styles and formats. TechIDManager has always supported randomly generated passwords of any length. Recently, we introduced an additional option: users can now choose between a fully … Read more

Categories Cybersecurity, Documentation, How-To Guides, Software, Technology Tags cyber insurance, cyber security, downtime, MFA, named accounts, PAM, password rotation, PCI, privileged access management, privileged account management, Privileged Identity Management, Stop Sharing Admin Accounts, traceability, zerotrust
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