The basics still matter
Even as tools improve, the same fundamentals continue to matter: keep the password out of plaintext channels, limit how long it remains valid, and rotate it when the handoff is complete.
What has changed is the expectation that the workflow should be fast, mobile-friendly, and easy to audit. People want good security without a long setup process.
A modern password-sharing routine
Use a zero-knowledge note or secret link when you need to share the credential, then choose the shortest expiration that fits the task. If the recipient needs the password only once, do not leave it open longer than necessary.
Security works best when it is normal. The more repeatable the workflow is, the more likely your team is to use it every time.