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Admin and developer secrets – such as SSH keys, API keys, and database passwords – are the essential credentials that let developers access the systems they need to do their jobs. If these secrets are compromised, they can grant particularly dangerous levels of unauthorized access, giving bad actors access to an organization’s most sensitive data and mission-critical systems.

In the modern, hybrid workplace, employees have more control than ever over the devices they use for their jobs. In fact, 56% of employees say that they have worked on a personal “bring-your-own” device (BYOD) in the last year. This is despite the fact that 89% of security pros say that their company doesn’t allow BYOD. Clearly, there’s a disconnect between security policies and worker behaviors.

AI agents are evolving fast — from helpful assistants to autonomous actors that can browse the web, analyze data, resolve customer service issues, assist in generating code, book travel, and more. As these agents take on more responsibilities, it’s crucial that the security model around them keeps up.

It’s been a year since we announced 1Password Extended Access Management, and in that time, it’s become clearer than ever that we are facing a major shift in how workers use technology to drive productivity. Whether it’s through organizations embracing the use of AI agents or tech-savvy employees independently seeking out any tool or application they need, the way we work has fundamentally evolved. And cybersecurity must evolve with it.