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27 TopicsRandom but Memorable 15.7: The state of passkeys in 2025 with Nick Steele
Hey everyone! 👋 A new episode of 1Password's Random but Memorable podcast has dropped! Listen now Watch on YouTube Episode summary How is the transition to passkeys going in 2025? 🔑 This week, we’re joined by Nick Steele from the Product team at 1Password to talk all things passwordless. He walks us through the current state of adoption and a brand-new standard that will change the way we move and share passkeys. In Crash Course, we break down public-key encryption — the powerful technology that keeps your passkeys (and so much more) secure. 🔐 Meanwhile, in Watchtower Weekly, we’re heading to the factory floor to explore how ransomware is hitting manufacturing hard — and what it really costs when production grinds to a halt. 🏭💥 No time to watch or listen? Read the transcript on 1Password Community. You can also chat about anything discussed in the episode in the thread below!4Views0likes0CommentsOCAM Tip #3 - Organize your information with vaults
Vaults are one of the primary ways to organize your items in 1Password. Not only that, with shared vaults you can ensure your teammates or family members have quick, secure access to the items they need. Learning how to create vaults and move items between them is a great step in keeping your information organized and accessible to the right people. How do you use shared vaults at work or at home? Have you created any unique vaults to store novel items? 🎥 Watch the video below for a crash course in vault creation and organization: https://vimeo.com/showcase/ocam2025?video=1118201763 P.S. Prefer to chat with us live? We're hosting two webinars during the month of October: an interactive training session for new 1Password users, as well as a fireside chat where our experts can answer your questions about the intersection of security and AI.4Views0likes0CommentsTip #2 – Set up your profile once, skip the typing forever
Adding your details to your profile, like your name, address, and payment info, means 1Password can quickly autofill them when you’re checking out or filling forms. It saves time and helps you avoid typing the same things over and over. What’s the bit of info you find yourself filling most often that you’d love to have 1Password handle for you? 🎥 Watch the video below to see how easy it is to complete your profile. https://vimeo.com/showcase/ocam2025?video=1118201746 Prefer to chat with us live? We're hosting two webinars during the month of October: an interactive training session for new 1Password users, as well as a fireside chat where our experts can answer your questions about the intersection of security and AI.24Views0likes1CommentTip #1 – One password manager is all you need
We’re kicking off October Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a simple but important step —turning off your browser’s built-in password manager! Most browsers offer to save your passwords, but that can lead to confusion, duplicates, or weaker protection. By switching it off, you make sure 1Password is the single place keeping your logins secure. Have you ever run into your browser trying to autofill when 1Password was already doing the job? 🎥 Watch the video below to learn how to make 1Password your only password manager. https://vimeo.com/showcase/ocam2025?video=1118201721 Prefer to chat with us live? We're hosting two webinars during the month of October: an interactive training session for new 1Password users, as well as a fireside chat where our experts can answer your questions about the intersection of security and AI. Come join us!51Views0likes0CommentsRandom but Memorable 15.6: How to protect yourself from identity theft with Eva Velasquez
Hey everyone! 👋 A new episode of 1Password's Random but Memorable podcast has dropped! Listen now Watch on YouTube Episode summary Identity theft affects millions of people every year — but do you know how it works, and how to protect yourself? This week, we’re joined by Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, to learn the latest trends in identity crime and what you should do if it ever happens to you. 🕵️♀️🔐 In Crash Course, we break down identity theft itself: the different types, how it spirals from a single scam, and the practical steps you can take to make yourself harder to impersonate. Plus, in Watchtower Weekly, we explore how criminals are turning the human voice into the newest attack surface.📞🤖 Once you've finished the episode, read our blog post to learn how to recover from identity theft. Want to chat about anything we discussed on the episode? Let us know in the thread below!7Views0likes0CommentsRandom but Memorable 15.5: How cyber warfare really works with Hayley Benedict
Hey everyone! 👋 A new episode of 1Password's Random but Memorable podcast has dropped! Listen now Watch on YouTube Episode summary What does cyber warfare really look like behind the headlines? This week, Roo sits down with Hayley Benedict, a cyber intelligence analyst at RANE, to explore the evolving world of digital conflict. From hacktivists to disinformation specialists, Hayley shares how nation states, criminals, and ideologically driven groups are blurring lines — and why data theft, disruption, and doubt remain the weapons of choice. 🎙️🛰️ In Crash Course, we cut through some industry jargon to explain Zero Trust: never assume, always verify. And in Watchtower Weekly, ransomware gets a 2025 upgrade. Want to chat about anything we discussed on the episode? Let us know in the thread below!23Views0likes0CommentsRBM 15.4: How to build a career in cybersecurity with Heath Adams
Want to work in cybersecurity but don’t know where to begin? Or just curious what it takes to break into the field? Find out in the latest episode of 1Password's award-winning podcast! Listen now Watch on YouTube Episode summary This week, the Random but Memorable crew are joined by the internet’s very own Heath Adams, better known as The Cyber Mentor. He explains what it takes to build a career in cybersecurity – no matter your background. 👩💻💼 In Crash Course, you’ll learn about Security Fatigue and why we should all be talking about it. You’ll understand why it’s affecting so many people in the industry and how to spot the early warning signs. Plus, in Watchtower Weekly we unravel the latest in IoT vulnerabilities, and why your TV could be part of a botnet. 📺🤖 Once you've finished the episode, read our blog post for more tips and parenting resources! Got a question about the cybersecurity industry? Or have some tips for landing your first job? Share them in the thread below!98Views0likes3CommentsRBM 15.3: 7 steps to secure digital parenting with Alanna Powers from FOSI
A new episode of Random but Memorable just dropped! Alanna Powers, Research and Program Specialist at the Family Online Safety Institute, joins the podcast to explain how parents can guide the next generation toward a healthy balance between security and online exploration. Listen now Watch on YouTube Episode summary This episode is a family-friendly extravaganza as we unpack the secrets to secure digital parenting. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, aunt, uncle, or family friend, today’s episode is fully loaded with tips and advice to help your family navigate the digital world with confidence. In Watchtower Weekly, we dig into this topic further and explore how kids around the world are being exposed — and protected — in the online age. Plus, we walk through how to get the most out of 1Password Families in our newest segment: Crash Course. 👨🏫 Once you've finished the episode, read our blog post for more tips and parenting resources! What are your thoughts on digital parenting? Do you have any tips that have worked for you and your family? Share them in the thread below!33Views0likes0CommentsPassword at registration may contain username
When registering for an account here, the restrictions on passwords are 15 to 25 characters No part of the username however pasting nothing but the username, Bob, gets a check ✔️. I suspect that the validation code fails to understand character encoding. It's a tricky subject.21Views1like0Comments