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MDM vs Device Trust: Balancing security with productivity

Security tools inherently introduce some friction into workflows. However, too much friction can impede employee productivity to such a degree that the broader organization suffers. Historically, this has created a dilemma for CISOs, who struggle with finding the right balance between security and productivity.

New: Add a location to any 1Password item and access what you need, exactly where you need it

Passwords, PINs, and codes aren’t just part of your online world. From hotel safes and Wi-Fi passwords to gym lockers and alarm codes, you often need access to data that’s tied to a specific location in the real world (and in the case of alarm codes, you need it in a hurry). Wouldn’t it make life so much easier if you had a simple, quick way to find those items exactly when and where you need them? Well, now you can, thanks to a new capability in the 1Password app.

1Password policies guide: What they do and how to set them up

Policies are an essential part of every administrator’s digital toolbox. They let you tailor 1Password to your organization’s needs, strengthening security where necessary and making it easier for team members to follow company guidelines and procedures. Don’t worry if you haven’t rolled out any policies yet. Out of the box, 1Password improves your organization’s security by helping everyone use strong passwords and securely share company secrets.

Random but Memorable - Episode 14.3: Digital Planning Therapy Session

How can we start conversations about estate planning with loved ones? What should we consider about managing our digital assets? Tune in for a tip-packed episode, as we sit down with 1Password Founders, Dave and Sara Teare for a special estate planning segment. Plus, in Watchtower Weekly we discuss a promising decline in ransomware payments and conjure up our most obscure answers in Alternative Security Questions.

The technical limitations of MDM vs device trust

This blog has been adapted from a section of 1Password’s ebook: “Why MDM isn’t enough for device security”. To read the complete ebook, click here. For years, mobile device management solutions (MDMs) have been all but ubiquitous in corporate cybersecurity. Devices enrolled in MDM are commonly referred to as “managed,” which reflects the tendency of companies to consider a device functionally secure as long as it has MDM installed.

1Password Enterprise Password Manager - MSP Edition now available to all MSPs

Big news for managed service providers (MSPs): You can now protect your clients with the enterprise password manager trusted by over 150,000 businesses. 1Password Enterprise Password Manager – MSP Edition is available to all MSPs, and you can try it free for 14 days. It’s an exciting and challenging time to be an MSP. Tech stacks are growing to unwieldy sizes, remote work is the new norm, and ransomware and its associated costs are rising.

How to spot job scams that leverage social engineering

From fake job postings to fake candidates, it’s clear the job market has changed in the past few years. Finding a job ad that sparks your interest is now only half the battle — the other half is making sure it’s not a scam. I see three or four LinkedIn posts about job searches and applications gone wrong every day. I’ve read tales of recruiter impersonations, postings for roles that don’t exist, and ads that demand money in order to apply.

SquareX founder Vivek Ramachandran talks browser security:'The browser has to get more intelligent.'

According to security researcher, book author, and serial entrepreneur Vivek Ramachandran, we’re at a pivotal moment in cybersecurity. Gone are the days of relying on URL/domain analysis to identify threats. With so many employees spending the majority of their time in Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox , Ramachandran thinks the browser is where security products need to innovate.

Random but Memorable - Episode 14.2: Microphone Sharing Browser Fans with Vivek Ramachandran

What’s GhostGPT? This episode, we unpacked the new cybercrime AI being used by hackers. We also serve-up our best tips for secure tax-filing to help you survive tax-season in. If that wasn’t enough, we also invite Founder of SquareX, Vivek Ramachandran, to teach us how we can easily find and eliminate browser security risks. Hit play to find out how the browser landscape has changed in recent years, and how SquareX can help detect and mitigate new and traditional web attacks.