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December 2021

Random but Memorable - Episode 8.5: Watchtower Awards 2021 Special

It's the end of another year and what better way to look back at the highs and lows than with the Watchtower Awards! 🏆 Strap yourselves in as we revisit some of the worst data breaches and most memorable tech moments of 2021. Want to know what will come out on top? Tune in to find out! 🏆 Anna also shares yet another terrible security joke, and we wrap up with our final thoughts from a rollercoaster year of podcasting.

How fully remote companies can create a culture of security from day one

In 2020, millions of businesses were thrust into remote work. What started as necessity has revealed lasting benefits for both employers and employees, though. The model improved productivity and employee morale, while lowering operational costs. Between these benefits and the continued priority of worker safety, many startups are launching with a remote or hybrid approach from the outset.

Small Talk: security considerations for your startup

As a startup, you might have branded swag well before a cybersecurity strategy. And it’s not hard to understand why. Printing stickers is easy. Knowing where to start with security – the who, what, how, and why – can feel a bit more daunting. But it doesn’t have to, and is far more important to your company’s future.

Random but Memorable - Episode 8.4: Smashing Security Christmas Special

What's better than the gift of one security podcast? That's right, it's two! 🎁 Join us for our Smashing Security Christmas Special, a crossover episode filled with so much frivolity it's guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit! We're joined by Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault as we gorge ourselves on the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly. Are Grinch-bots ruining Christmas? And how much do your smart gifts spy on you? Tune in to find out.

Burnout: The next great security threat at work

Many companies feel like they’ve successfully pivoted to remote and hybrid work. Team members have learned the tools and processes required to be successful outside the office, and IT departments have adjusted their security rules and policies accordingly. But now, nearly two years into the pandemic, another cybersecurity threat has emerged: employee burnout.

What does the Secret Key do for you and for us?

A unique feature of 1Password’s security is the Secret Key, but its value is often misunderstood by users and security experts alike. Instead of thinking in terms of “is it like a second factor” or “is it like a key file” it’s best to explain it in terms of what it actually does: It protects you if we were to be breached.

1Password Developer Fireside Chat: Ownership & Mutability Patterns in Rust

Senior developer, Nathan West, explains the nuances of two families of types in Rust: those with shared ownership, and those with shared mutability. Using live code examples, Nathan explains how these types can be useful and what considerations are important to bear in mind when implementing them – including a look at two "lies" we might mistakenly believe about Rust itself.

Fortify your security with 1Password and JumpCloud

Starting today, we’re adding JumpCloud to the list of popular enterprise identity providers compatible with the 1Password SCIM bridge, making it easier for more teams to provision and manage their users. We’re thrilled to add JumpCloud’s easy-to-use and highly rated service to our growing list of integrations.