A Conversation with Jason Meller of Kolide/1Password
Mar 19, 2024
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Discussion with Jason Meller about Kolide's acquisition by 1Password, device trust, security remediation, and human-friendly security solutions. Future plans for Collide under 1Password and broader application of Collide's technology.
Collide focuses on device trust and end-user engagement, while 1Password excels in password management.
Collide aims to establish a universal solution for device trust, mirroring 1Password's success with password management.
Deep dives
The Acquisition of Collide by OnePassword
Collide's acquisition by OnePassword presented a strategic opportunity to combine their unique approaches to security. While Collide focuses on device trust and end-user engagement, OnePassword excels in solving the complex challenge of password management. The synergy between the two companies was driven by shared values of user-centric security solutions and the desire to scale their impact with enhanced resources.
Addressing Device Trust Challenges
Collide and OnePassword complement each other by addressing different but equally critical aspects of cybersecurity. Collide tackles the challenge of ensuring device trust and zero trust through engaging end users in security remediation. By identifying the limitations of current MDM solutions, Collide aims to establish a universal solution akin to OnePassword's widespread adoption for password management.
Human-Centric Security Solutions
Collide's emphasis on human-friendly security solutions mirrors OnePassword's success in simplifying password management. By leveraging insights from safety industries like the concept of lockout tag out in manufacturing, Collide aims to revolutionize cybersecurity by empowering end users to proactively address security risks. This approach reflects a shift towards designing systems that proactively prevent security incidents through intuitive user interactions and seamless remediation processes.
In this sponsored conversation, I speak with Jason Meller. Jason is the founder of Kolide, which has just recently been acquired by 1Password.
We discuss:
- Kolide's acquisition by 1Password - The synergy between Kolide and 1Password - The challenge of password management - The concept of device trust and zero trust - The limitations of MDM solutions - Engaging end-users in security remediation - The philosophy behind Kolide's approach - The importance of human-friendly security solutions - Future plans for Kolide under 1Password - The potential for broader application of Kolide's technology
Jason and I see a lot of things the same, and I really enjoyed this conversation and think you will too.