Making 1Password intuitive and easy to use is a top priority. That’s why we spent all of 2024 introducing many improvements and new features to create the best customer experience possible.

An audit trail, also known as an audit log, records actions and operations within an organization’s system in great chronological detail. Audit trails can be used in various ways; specifically, in cybersecurity, they identify security violations by detecting who accessed data, what changes were made and when an action occurred.

Some common cyber threats facing the retail industry include ransomware attacks, social engineering, system intrusions and insider threats. The retail sector is often targeted by cybercriminals because of the valuable customer data it processes, including credit card information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and shopping patterns. This data is often collected and sold on the dark web for financial fraud or identity theft.

In 2024, the public sector faced a number of data breaches, highlighting the vulnerability of government agencies and public institutions in the face of evolving cyber threats. From leaked sensitive data to ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure, these incidents exposed significant gaps in cybersecurity measures. As cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, the stakes for protecting personal and national data have never been higher.

From the earliest days of 1Password, our bedrock value has been building a security tool that works for our users – not against them – enabling people to behave securely without needless friction or frustration. For our business customers, this means making the productive way to work the secure way to work.

Your organization can achieve zero-standing privilege by following best practices such as enforcing least privilege access, implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) access and continuously monitoring and auditing privileged access. Following these best practices ensures that privileged access is granted only when necessary, and for the shortest duration possible, significantly reducing your organization’s attack surface and enhancing overall security.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning that iPhone and Android users should begin using encrypted messaging apps to protect the privacy of their communications from foreign hackers. The FBI issued this warning after Salt Typhoon – a Chinese hacking group – infiltrated American networks and began collecting data from phone calls and text messages.

The main difference between Just-in-Time (JIT) access and Just Enough Privilege (JEP) is that JIT access focuses on how long access is granted, which is only on an as-needed basis. On the other hand, JEP focuses on what access is granted. Although both strategies minimize the risk of standing privileges, JIT access and JEP function in different ways with different priorities. Continue reading to learn more about JIT access, JEP, their key differences and how they work together in access management.

The best way to handle increasing privileged access needs as your organization expands is to choose a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution that grows with you. PAM refers to managing and securing accounts with access to privileged information, including sensitive systems and data. IT administrators, HR staff and other employees with access to sensitive information should be managed with a PAM solution to protect your data and reduce the risk of cyber attacks.