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Frequently Asked Questions: What does the 'Install Password Manager' option on Task Sets do?

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Written by Shannon DeLange
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When Creating a Task Set, you will notice the Install password manager setting under the Require device monitoring component.

Does this prompt employees to download the selected password manager during onboarding?

  • Not currently, but we have heard your feedback! Our product team is working to improve the password manager-employee task, Including adding Password manager tasks to the employee onboarding page.

What does enabling this setting do?

  • When enabled, any employees who do not pass the requirement for having a PW manager will be emailed a reminder. The reminder email includes a link to download the preferred password manager selected in the Task Set settings.

If the setting is disabled, does this mean my users do not need a Password manager to pass their security checks?

  • Disabling this setting does not stop the Password manager checks. Users will still be required to have a password manager installed to pass all the security checks associated with device monitoring

Will the Vanta agent only check for the selected password manager?

  • Nope! As long as the Vanta agent can detect one of the supported password managers listed here, then the test should pass without issue.

How do I know which employees don't have a Password Manager installed?

  • Once the Vanta Agent has been installed on your employee's computers, a list will populate on the Computers page. Each row includes information about each of your employee's computers. Each user will have a check mark or an X for each security measure column.