TORONTO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 1Password, the leader in human-centric security and privacy, has announced the availability of Unlock with Single Sign-On (SSO) for additional identity providers with the new generic OpenID Connect (OIDC) configuration for 1Password Business. This new feature allows business customers to integrate 1Password with more identity providers such as Duo, OneLogin, JumpCloud, and Ping Identity. The integration with these providers strengthens the existing security infrastructure for businesses, enables stronger and auditable security policies from the identity provider, and allows employees to easily access their passwords and sensitive information.
Steve Won, chief product officer at 1Password, explains the importance of this feature, stating, “While the single sign-on provider protects logins for approved apps that are specifically added to them, 1Password protects virtually everything else. Making the easy thing the secure thing is at the core of everything we do, and unlocking 1Password with SSO benefits IT teams, employees, and businesses in that regard. Enterprises can continue to secure their employees, no matter how they need to sign in.”
The OIDC identity protocol is a modern and secure identity layer built on top of the OAuth 2.0 protocol. It offers simplicity, flexibility, and support for native and mobile applications. By building a generic OIDC configuration, 1Password is able to provide secure support for multiple identity providers simultaneously, using the same underlying zero-knowledge architecture, encryption, and trusted device model as Unlock with Okta and Azure AD.
The new Unlock with SSO feature offers several benefits for organizations:
1. Unlock 1Password with your SSO identity provider: Users can now unlock their 1Password vaults with a single click through their SSO provider, using zero-knowledge architecture and end-to-end encryption.
2. Set fine-grained permissions and customizable access controls: 1Password can be paired with existing identity and access management (IAM) infrastructure, simplifying adoption, enabling secure sharing, and strengthening auditing, compliance, and reporting workflows.
3. Easy, secure access to passwords and sensitive information: The integration of 1Password with additional identity providers allows employees to authenticate 1Password without an account password, granting them access to their vaults with just one click.
Organizations that have implemented the Unlock with SSO feature have already seen its positive impact. Jason Waits, CISO at Inductive Automation, attests to this, stating, “Unlocking 1Password with single sign-on has been a game changer for our organization. By eliminating the need to remember a separate password for 1Password, we’ve made it easier for our employees to access their accounts so they can get their jobs done without compromising security. Streamlining the login process is a win for both the security team and our employees.”
The availability of Unlock with Single Sign-On for additional identity providers follows the earlier releases of Unlock with Okta and Azure. Starting today, 1Password Business customers can unlock 1Password with identity providers that support generic OpenID Connect. More information about this feature can be found on 1Password’s website.
About 1Password
1Password is a company that focuses on human-centric security, providing solutions for individuals and businesses to navigate the digital world safely and without friction. Their award-winning security platform, built from the ground up, enables people of all technical levels to protect their sensitive information. Trusted by over 100,000 businesses, including IBM, Slack, Snowflake, Shopify, and Under Armour, 1Password aims to help consumers and businesses accomplish more in less time, with security and privacy as top priorities. For more information, visit 1Password.com.
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