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6 Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Before It's Too Late

Online threats are rising every day. Many small companies are easy targets because they don't have strong safety measures in place. They may use simple passwords or forget to update their tools. Hackers take advantage of this and can cause real damage. The good news is, you don't need to be an expert to protect your work. There are easy actions you can take today. These steps don't need much time or money. They just need care and attention. In this guide, we'll go through six clear ways to help you stay safe and avoid problems later on.

Four new admin features to streamline rollouts, reduce friction, and boost adoption

We’re making it easier for IT and security admins to deploy 1Password Enterprise Password Manager at scale with three powerful new features that improve visibility, reduce onboarding confusion, and lay the groundwork for a more unified experience across our platform. Whether rolling out to your first 50 users or your next 5,000, these updates help you move faster, support your employees, and strengthen access security across your organization.

Chasing passwordless? Omdia's new report recommends Extended Access Management

Omdia, a global analyst and advisory leader, recently released a report called “How Extended Access Management (XAM) closes the gaps in security.” The report outlines the challenges of managing access for the modern workforce and suggests strategies for addressing those challenges. Omdia defines the challenge areas of access management as: In 2024, 1Password launched Extended Access Management (XAM), a new security category designed to close the Access-Trust Gap.

Random but Memorable - Episode 14.8: World Password Day Special

It’s our World Password Day Special! Tune in as we answer all your burning questions about passwords, passkeys, 2FA and more. In Watchtower Weekly, we debate why your next security hire might be an algorithm. Sticking with the password theme, we then discuss why Gen Z still reuse passwords despite being aware of the security risks. If that wasn’t enough, in Alternative Security Questions we ask Roo, Sara, and Matt what they would hoard in a zombie apocalypse.

How Does PAM Differ From Traditional Password Management?

Many businesses confuse traditional password management tools with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. While both aim to secure credentials and reduce the risk of unauthorized access, they serve very different purposes. Traditional password managers are designed to store and organize login credentials for everyday user accounts, helping individuals and teams manage passwords more efficiently.

Walking a Tightrope: Creating Effective Password Policies in Your Organization

Tightrope walking, or funambulism, is a mesmerizing blend of skill, balance, and focus. Performers traverse a thin, elevated rope, using tools like balance poles to stabilize and counter gravity. It demands precise movements, mental composure, and confidence to overcome fear. Rooted in ancient traditions, it remains a captivating symbol of risk and control.

World Password Day 2025: Why the future is passwordless (but not password-free)

Each year on World Password Day, most password managers will remind you that sticky notes are no place for storing passwords, to avoid using “password123,” or to stop repeating passwords across multiple accounts. That is all sound advice, but we’re in 2025. Passwords are still everywhere, but our relationship with them has evolved — or rather, devolved.

Eliminate password risks and accelerate your journey to passwordless with 1Password

Passwords remain the most widely used and weakest authentication method in the enterprise. They’re still responsible for the majority of breaches, and IT teams spend an outsized amount of time simply managing them. It’s no wonder that security leaders are shifting toward passwordless authentication, a more secure and phishing-resistant approach that replaces traditional credentials with biometrics, passkeys, and FIDO2-compliant sign-ins.