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SSO enables single login access to multiple applications, reducing credential management and attack surfaces. However, it has limitations in effectively managing nuanced access controls and security depth, especially as it does not bridge the Access-Trust Gap. Effectiveness varies by implementation, team expertise, and configuration complexities. Strong MFA is crucial alongside SSO to mitigate risks but not all MFA is secure. Consequently, SSO alone doesn't eliminate password reliance, and many apps still use passwords due to limited support. Organizations should explore supplementary solutions like Extended Access Management to enhance security, continuously verify trust, and facilitate a transition to passwordless authentication, especially as smaller teams may lack the resources to manage SSO effectively.

https://blog.1password.com/all-sso-security-is-not-created-equally/

1Password integrates with AWS Secrets Manager, streamlining secret syncing within the 1Password app. This simplifies secrets management, reducing risks of leaks and hardcoding. Users can scope secrets using 1Password environments and deliver them securely to AWS without complexity, enhancing team efficiency. The integration requires an AWS Secrets Manager account and a 1Password plan, marking the start of a strategic collaboration with AWS for innovation and support expansion. More cloud integrations are anticipated for future development.

https://blog.1password.com/1password-secrets-syncing-integration-with-aws/

1Password signed a strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to enhance security and access management in hybrid and AI-driven environments. This partnership aims to address security challenges like secret sprawl by integrating 1Password's Extended Access Management with AWS Secrets Manager, enabling secure secrets synchronization without complex setups. The integration simplifies secrets management, minimizes operational bottlenecks, and supports innovation in AI workflows while ensuring secure access and compliance.

https://blog.1password.com/1password-signs-strategic-collaboration-agreement-with-aws/

SSO enhances SaaS access security by streamlining logins via a single identity provider, but it cannot fully secure all company applications. The rise of remote work and diverse tools has widened the Access-Trust Gap, exposing unmonitored identities and devices. SSO is vulnerable to outages, superadmin access, and challenges in integrating contractors or legacy accounts. It also lacks oversight for AI agents and can be compromised. Companies need supplementary solutions like Device Trust and Extended Access Management to address these gaps, ensuring secure, continuous access for all users, devices, and AI tools.

https://blog.1password.com/sso-cant-secure-every-identity/

Omdia's report highlights three challenges in modern access management: app sprawl, identity sprawl, and device sprawl, leading to an Access-Trust Gap. To close this gap, Omdia suggests five strategies, focusing on enhanced device security beyond traditional MDM solutions. MDMs fall short by excluding unmanaged devices, which are often exploited in cyberattacks. 1Password's Extended Access Management addresses these issues by ensuring only secure devices access corporate resources through validation processes. This solution supports BYOD, maintains user privacy, and enforces compliance effectively, transforming endpoints into secure access points.

https://blog.1password.com/why-omdia-recommends-extended-access-management-for-device-security/

1Password announced Extended Device Compliance at RSAC 2025, enhancing Device Trust by enforcing device posture checks for accessing web applications beyond SSO, addressing the Access-Trust Gap created by unmanaged devices and apps. This integrated solution allows real-time device health checks via the browser, ensuring security policies are applied across various applications without complicating workflows. Key features include centralized app discovery, compliance enforcement, user-guided remediation, and seamless re-access post-compliance. Available in Device Trust Core and Device Trust Connect versions, it offers comprehensive protection for both SSO-dependent and non-SSO environments.

https://blog.1password.com/enforce-device-posture-beyond-sso-with-extended-device-compliance/