Articles by Eirik Salmi

Latest Jan 1, 1970
An API key is a unique authentication token that identifies and authorizes an application or user when making requests...

What is an API Key? Guide to secure system design

An API key is a unique authentication token that identifies and authorizes an application or user when making requests to an API. More than a simple password, it serves as a programmatic credential that enables secure, automated communication between software systems while providing granular...

What is an API Key? Guide to secure system design
Jan 1, 1970 6 min read
Password strength determines how resistant your password is to guessing and brute force attacks. A strong password...

What is password strength and how is it measured?

Password strength determines how resistant your password is to guessing and brute force attacks. A strong password protects your accounts from unauthorized access, while a weak password can be cracked in seconds. Security researchers measure password strength by calculating how many attempts an...

What is password strength and how is it measured?
Apr 7, 2026 4 min read
The latest Passwork release adds service accounts with multi-token API support, saved filters, mobile web UI, and...

Passwork 7.6: Service accounts

The latest Passwork release adds service accounts with multi-token API support, saved filters, mobile web UI, and automatic Bin cleanup. See what changed.

Passwork 7.6: Service accounts
Mar 6, 2026 2 min read
The latest release introduces additional access controls for the desktop app and adds several UI improvements and...

Passwork 7.5.2 release

The latest release introduces additional access controls for the desktop app and adds several UI improvements and fixes.

Passwork 7.5.2 release
Mar 3, 2026 2 min read
In the new version, we’ve improved TOTP autofill and added error logging to the browser extension. You can now export...

Browser extension 2.0.34 release

In the new version, we’ve improved TOTP autofill and added error logging to the browser extension. You can now export logs directly from the service worker console and share them with our team — significantly speeding up troubleshooting.

Browser extension 2.0.34 release
Feb 27, 2026 11 min read
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) has transformed from a workplace trend into a business necessity. By 2026, over 82% of...

BYOD security: Practical steps to keep corporate data secure

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) has transformed from a workplace trend into a business necessity. By 2026, over 82% of companies will have adopted formal BYOD policies, with more than 80% actively promoting this approach. This reflects a fundamental change in how organizations approach workplace...

BYOD security: Practical steps to keep corporate data secure
Feb 24, 2026 12 min read
A password manager replaces guesswork with structure, a direct upgrade to your organization's digital protection.

How to use a password manager: A guide to reliable security

A password manager replaces guesswork with structure, a direct upgrade to your organization's digital protection.

How to use a password manager: A guide to reliable security
Feb 18, 2026 3 min read
Passwork is now available as a full-featured desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The desktop app delivers...

Introducing Passwork Desktop app

Passwork is now available as a full-featured desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The desktop app delivers complete password management functionality: manage credentials, access vaults, collaborate with your team, all with the native performance and convenience of a desktop environment.

Introducing Passwork Desktop app
Feb 18, 2026 2 min read
The new releases introduce the Passwork desktop app support and add several improvements and bug fixes to the...

Passwork 7.5 and 7.5.1 releases

The new releases introduce the Passwork desktop app support and add several improvements and bug fixes to the Authentication settings.

Passwork 7.5 and 7.5.1 releases
Feb 18, 2026 7 min read
Password security stands as your first line of defense against cyber threats. A comprehensive approach combines strong...

Security password guide: Expert methods to protect your digital identity

Password security stands as your first line of defense against cyber threats. A comprehensive approach combines strong password creation, encrypted storage through password managers, and multi-factor authentication to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks targeting your digital identity.

Security password guide: Expert methods to protect your digital identity