Enterprise Security Weekly (Audio)

The Future of Access Management - Jeff Shiner - ESW #404

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Apr 28, 2025
Jeff Shiner, Co-CEO of 1Password, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of access management as organizations navigate hybrid work and increasing cyber threats. He discusses the critical 'Access-Trust Gap,' emphasizing the need for Extended Access Management to ensure secure and seamless employee access. The conversation also touches on the importance of integrating multifactor authentication and device health checks, as well as highlights from the latest Verizon DBIR, giving listeners a comprehensive view of the current security landscape and the future of access control.
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INSIGHT

Access-Trust Gap Explained

  • The "Access-Trust Gap" is the difference between managed identities/apps/devices and those actually used for work.
  • Extended Access Management covers unmanaged devices and apps, enforcing policies without full device control.
ADVICE

Enforce Device Health in Authentication

  • Extend your authentication workflow by integrating device health checks with MFA or SSO.
  • Block access if device health policies aren't met to secure managed and unmanaged devices.
INSIGHT

Passwordless Is a Journey

  • Passwordless adoption is a gradual journey, not an instant switch.
  • Identifying password use and enabling MFA or passkeys incrementally improves security posture.
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