Password Safe deployment blueprint

Authored by the LynixAI security engineering group • Updated: 2025-11-18

This blueprint outlines how to roll out the Local Password Safe desktop vault across Windows devices. Use it to prepare SmartScreen guidance, integrity checks, and governance steps for offline credential storage.

1. Prepare the rollout

Confirm Windows 10/11 (64-bit) coverage and identify pilot users.
Share the official download link: GitHub Releases.
Publish the SmartScreen note: “Click More info → Run anyway” for the unsigned installer.

Integrity check: Ask users to verify the SHA256 hash posted on the GitHub release before running the installer.

2. Install and baseline

Install from the latest release, create a master password, and store it in a break-glass location.
Set initial folders/tags to mirror teams or projects for easier search.
Document where vault files reside locally for backup/restore procedures.

3. Operating guidance

Keep the vault offline; no sync or cloud copies.
Use search and tags to reduce duplicate entries; review quarterly for stale accounts.
Rotate master passwords on a set cadence and re-share the new key via approved channels.

4. Support and governance

Publish a short “How to update” note: re-run the latest installer; vault remains in place.
Define who can request vault exports or restores, and how those are approved.
Log incidents (lost access, suspected compromise) and the resolution steps taken.