security

1Password Community launches, enhancing user connection, support, and resources. Improved design, centralized resources, dedicated spaces for admins and developers, and interactive events enrich engagement. Features for business admins, developers, and home users foster collaboration and learning. A Champion program promotes thought leadership. Community team introduced for assistance. Users encouraged to participate and provide feedback for future growth.

https://blog.1password.com/1password-community-launch/

Emily Crose, a cybersecurity expert, explores how hackers evolved from outsiders to collaborators with governments in her book, Hack to the Future. She discusses hacker motivations, the historical context of hacking, and its relationship with politics through a podcast interview. Crose addresses shifts in hacker culture, citing influential events like the Morris worm and the Melissa virus, which altered public and governmental perceptions of hackers. She notes the transition from adversarial to collaborative relationships with authorities, emphasizing the need for constructive engagement over criminalization. The interview also examines the implications of cyber warfare and offers insights for ethical considerations in working with government agencies. Crose's website provides further information and resources related to her work and upcoming audiobook release.

https://blog.1password.com/hackers-state-emily-crose-interview/

1Password Marketplace now centralizes all integrations, including for Extended Access Management, Passage, and Developer tools. Admins can easily connect identity providers and link with SIEM tools. Developers can automate secrets management and create integrations. The Marketplace is user-friendly, allowing for browsing and filtering of integrations without login. Future updates will introduce more integrations, including features for building and submitting new ones. Explore all supported integrations at 1Password Marketplace.

https://blog.1password.com/1password-marketplace-integrations/

1Password updates in 2024 focus on user experience with enhancements in mobile usability, item creation, security features, and feedback implementation. Key improvements include simplified mobile item management, new search functionality, QR code setup for devices, faster item creation, autosave for 2FA codes, live security alerts, Touch ID for the Safari extension, and memorable password generation in multiple languages. The updates aim to make password management intuitive and secure, while ongoing user feedback continues to shape the platform's evolution.

https://blog.1password.com/product-update-improvements-and-features/

1Password acquires Trelica to enhance SaaS access management, boosting security without hindering productivity. Trelica's platform addresses critical issues like Shadow IT and user access management, aiding IT teams while simplifying processes. The acquisition advances 1Password’s Extended Access Management vision, fostering a secure and user-friendly ecosystem that harmonizes security with employee productivity.

https://blog.1password.com/1password-acquires-trelica/

1Password simplifies secure app development by replacing hardcoded .env files with secure references to cloud-stored secrets via their CLI and SDKs. The migration process involves installing the 1Password VS Code plugin, creating shared vaults for secrets, and accessing these secrets programmatically using SDKs. Users can organize and share secrets securely, rotate keys easily, and ensure sensitive information isn't stored in version history or hardcoded files. The transition enhances security and management of application configurations.

https://blog.1password.com/env-file-migration-secure-programming-best-practices/