Isn’t local storage better for password database security? | Ask an expert

Q: I saw PCWorld’s lists for the best password managers, and your top picks were for cloud-based services. Wouldn’t a locally stored password database be more secure?A: One of our top password managers is BitwardenRemove non-product link, which supports the setup of a locally stored database as a paid feature. It’s not the default way to use the service, so it takes a bit more elbow grease and vigilance to maintain, but it’s an option. That said, let’s dig into the security of local files versus cloud-stored files.To read this article in full, please click here