The Importance of Hardening KeePass

  • 18 August 2023
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Using a password management solution is essential in today's digital landscape, and among the most popular options is the Keepass solution.

Choosing KeePass as your password management solution is a commendable first step. However, it's crucial to remember that its inherent security requires, like in any context, a thorough hardening process.

In this regard, here's a project for automating the hardening of KeePass: https://github.com/onSec-fr/Keepass-Enhanced-Security-Configuration

This project is maintained by Antoine LECOZ; a true gem in the field of cybersecurity with very interesting projects.

The script will perform the following actions:

  • Download the latest version of KeePass from its official website.
  • Verify the file's integrity by comparing its hash.
  • Copy the hardened configuration file.
  • Modify permissions on the KeePass installation folder.

You can also find the official KeePass hardening guide here: https://keepass.info/help/kb/config_enf.html

And you which password manager do you used ? Did you have apply some hardning on it?


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Very interesting! I use exactly KeePass, and this can be very helpful..thank you Philippe!

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Yes, this is very interesting as I use Keepass in conjunction with Remote Desktop Manager for all my RDP sessions.  Going to look at this at harden things.  😎

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Great, thank you! I’ve been using it for a while and automating of hardening will come in very handy. Thanks @Stabz 

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