By entering into a strategic partnership with TD Synnex, Canadian 1Password has instantly acquired a huge distribution network. The collaboration instantly enables 1Password to offer its solutions through an extensive network of resellers.
One of 1Password’s most important solutions is Extended Access Management (XAM). This provides for the closure of security risks in the field of remote working, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy and shadow IT, or unmanaged use of software, devices or services. The collaboration should make this solution more widely available by, among other things, offering it via TD Synnex’s cloud distribution network.
Monica Jain, Head of Global Partnerships at 1Password, would like to emphasize that demand for XAM is already on the rise. With the collaboration, the Canadian company hopes to further open up its potential customer base. For the time being, the collaboration only concerns North America.
The solution fills what 1Password calls the ‘Access-Trust Gap’, or the difference between the number of login attempts in fully trusted systems and not (or not-fully) trusted systems. These evade Zero Trust policy because not all users, devices or login credentials are known.
Manage shadow IT securely
1Password’s XAM solution enables companies to gain insight into the use of such unmanaged software and devices and other shadow IT. This also allows non-validated devices and applications to be managed securely, rather than being immediately blocked, which could have adverse consequences for day-to-day business operations.
The collaboration with TD Synnex also includes joint go-to-market initiatives, such as co-branded marketing. This also makes it a great opportunity for TD Synnex to further expand its own cybersecurity portfolio.
1Password provides solutions for identity security and access management and counts Salesforce, Under Armor and Canva among its customers. TD Synnex is an American IT distributor that operates worldwide. The company provides cloud services in areas such as cybersecurity, big data analytics, AI and IoT.
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