Passwords remain the most widely used and weakest authentication method in the enterprise. They’re still responsible for the majority of breaches, and IT teams spend an outsized amount of time simply managing them. It’s no wonder that security leaders are shifting toward passwordless authentication, a more secure and phishing-resistant approach that replaces traditional credentials with biometrics, passkeys, and FIDO2-compliant sign-ins.
In fact, 60% of breaches involve a human element, such as compromised user credentials or phishing, according to the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. And it’s no surprise that 1Password uncovered that 61% of employees admit to having poor password practices, including reusing the same credentials across apps or never changing the IT-selected default password.
And while passwordless logins are rapidly gaining attention, getting there isn’t always simple. Many IT and security teams are stuck managing password tickets, managing inconsistent employee behaviors, and wrestling with blind spots in visibility across devices, apps, and sign-ins.
That’s where 1Password® Extended Access Management makes a difference. By reducing password risk and making it easier to adopt passwordless authentication methods like passkeys and MFA, 1Password helps organizations build a stronger, simpler, and more secure future.
In this blog, we’ll explore how 1Password Extended Access Management helps companies eliminate credential risks today and take confident steps toward a passwordless tomorrow.
Identify where passwords are putting your business at risk
You can’t fix what you can’t see. The first step in reducing credential risk is identifying where people still use weak, reused, or unsecured passwords. That includes passwords stored in browsers, shared through shadow IT tools, or used to access unmanaged AI and SaaS platforms.
1Password’s Watchtower helps admins uncover these risks, giving them a clear view of every weak or compromised credential in use – and every opportunity to upgrade to stronger authentication methods. With Watchtower and the Passkeys Directory, IT teams can quickly identify where passkey sign-ins are available and prioritize those transitions.
1Password Watchtower also surfaces sign-ins missing MFA, allowing admins to reduce risks and take action where needed most.
Eliminate shadow IT risk and prepare for passwordless
Shadow IT apps and unmanaged AI tools often bypass traditional authentication policies, creating risk and compliance gaps. With 1Password Extended Access Management, admins can uncover these high-use, high-risk apps, even shadow AI, and take action like restricting or blocking access.
From deprecating outdated apps, to bringing unfederated apps under management, 1Password helps IT and security teams make informed decisions that reduce complexity and strengthen their security posture.
Even for applications that don’t yet support passkeys, 1Password provides a step-by-step path toward the strongest authentication. Even better, you can extend passwordless authentication to your custom or customer-facing apps using Passage by 1Password, which streamlines passkey integration.
Simplify compliance with complete credential oversight
Compliance mandates like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR increasingly require secure authentication practices, and audits often require organizations to prove they have addressed password risks.
1Password delivers real-time visibility into credential risk and use across apps, accounts, and devices, making it easier than ever to demonstrate compliance. Admins can generate audit log reports, monitor sign-in policies, and show business leaders exactly how passwordless adoption is progressing across the business.
With 1Password, credential risk management becomes a proactive strategy, not a reactive burden.
Secure every sign-in. Replace every weak password. Go passwordless.
Going passwordless is a journey, but every organization can take it with the right solutions.
1Password Extended Access Management helps organizations adopt passwordless sign-ins at scale, bringing together visibility, policy enforcement, and adaptive authentication to replace passwords with modern alternatives like encrypted credentials or FIDO2-based passkeys. From visibility and enforcement to adoption and integration, 1Password helps security and IT teams eliminate the weakest links in their strategy – and build a future without passwords.
Ready to reduce risk and accelerate your path to passwordless? Schedule a demo to learn how 1Password Extended Access Management can help.
Marc von Mandel
Director, Solutions & Channel Product Marketing
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