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Identity Management and Information Security News for the Week of March 13th: SailPoint, Mimecast, Sublime Security, and More

Solutions Review
William Jepma

Bitwarden—a password, passkey, and secrets management company—is enhancing its Bitwarden Password Manager with an enterprise policy that brings Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality to all web-based applications, even ones without native SSO support. The update will allow admins to define which apps and URLs qualify for one‑click login from identity provider dashboards such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Rippling, with Bitwarden auto-filling and submitting credentials from its encrypted vault.

March 13, 2026
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Bitwarden Extends Single Sign-On Convenience to All Applications via Automatic Login with SSO

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Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced enhancements to Bitwarden Password Manager with an enterprise policy that brings single sign-on (SSO) convenience of one-click automated logins to all web-based applications, even those without native SSO support.

March 11, 2026

Chrome still doesn't have extensions on Android, so I found a browser that does

Android Police
Nikhil Azza

The Chrome Web Store opens in desktop mode. I tried Bitwarden first because I half-expected something to break. It installed cleanly, showed up in the extensions menu, opened when I tapped it, and filled in my password. It just works the way it should have always worked on Android.

March 7, 2026
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Bitwarden Enables Passkey Login to Windows 11

Business Wire
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Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced support for logging into Windows using passkeys stored in the Bitwarden vault. The new capability enables phishing-resistant authentication directly to Windows 11 devices, extending passwordless access from browsers and applications into the operating system login experience.

March 4, 2026
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7 open source apps for Windows you should be using

How-To Geek
JT McGinty

Tired of forgetting passwords or reusing the same one everywhere? Bitwarden is a free, open-source password manager that helps you generate, organize, and securely store your login information. It’s designed to be both secure and easy to use — no technical know-how required.

March 3, 2026
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Your password manager isn’t enough. Use this safer 3-step setup instead

How-To Geek
Rich Hein

I’ve used Bitwarden for years, and for a long time I felt pretty good about that decision. I wasn’t reusing passwords, I had strong, unique logins everywhere, and I wasn’t relying on my browser to remember everything.

February 20, 2026
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Bitwarden launches ‘Cupid Vault’ to let users securely share passwords

CyberInsider
Bill Mann

Bitwarden has announced the release of Cupid Vault, a free, privacy-first feature that enables users to securely share passwords with partners, family members, or close friends. The initiative leverages Bitwarden’s existing two-person organization setup, allowing users to grant and revoke access with ease, ensuring security even if the relationship status changes.

February 12, 2026
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A database of 149 million passwords was exposed — and it could affect you

Consumer Affairs
Kristen Dalli

To help make sense of what this latest discovery means and what people should do next, ConsumerAffairs spoke with Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden, a leader in password management, about how to check whether your accounts may already be compromised, which logins matter most, and the first steps to take when leaks like this surface.

February 3, 2026
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Data Privacy Week Is Over. Now Comes Leadership Accountability

StarCIO
Isaac Sacolick

Training is a key element of data governance, security, and privacy. Gary Orenstein, chief customer officer at Bitwarden, says it’s clear that privacy is no longer defined by where data lives, but by how access to it is controlled.

February 2, 2026
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AI is making scams harder to spot. Here’s how to protect yourself.

KTNV

From a consumer perspective, what’s really important is a heightened sense of awareness,” said Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden.

January 28, 2026
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Identity Security Needs Guided Action in 2026

VMBlog
David Marshall

Credential exposure and reuse monitoring expands as organizations recognize that compromised credentials often surface outside traditional security visibility. A recent Bitwarden survey revealed that more than 31% of U.S. individuals reuse credentials. Continuous monitoring for weak, reused, or exposed credentials tied to organizational identities increasingly functions as an early warning system, allowing users and security teams to act before credential misuse escalates into broader compromise.

January 26, 2026
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Phone Organization Tips to Give Yourself a Digital Clean Out

TODAY

The only thing standing between you and hackers is a strong, unique password. You can’t use the same one across all your accounts. This is where password managers come in.

January 23, 2026
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Bitwarden Enhances Premium and Families Plans With Proactive Security Protections for All Users

Business Wire
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Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced significant enhancements to Bitwarden Premium and Families plans, introducing new protections that empower individuals and families to identify risks earlier and take action before accounts are compromised.

January 21, 2026
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Bitwarden Is Reframing Identity Security – Focusing on Fixing Credential Risk, Not Just Finding It

MSSP Alert
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Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer Officer of Bitwarden, told MSSP Alert that this is where many identity programs break down. ‘The move from visibility to proactive action is intentional and reflects how credential risk manifests in real-world environments. Credential compromise continues to be driven by weak, reused, or exposed passwords, yet remediation often stalls because fixing those issues typically requires administrative intervention or fragmented ticket-based workflows.’

January 21, 2026
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Bitwarden Strengthens Identity Security Posture for 2026 With New Enterprise Capabilities, Passkey Innovation, and Secure AI-Assisted Workflows

Business Wire
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Bitwarden introduced enterprise credential risk insights and guided remediation through Bitwarden Access Intelligence, expanded passkey interoperability across browsers, devices, and operating systems, and deepened alignment with industry standards and major platform providers, including the FIDO Alliance and Microsoft. Together, these developments reinforce Bitwarden as an identity security solution anchored in strong credential protection, open standards, and broad cross-platform flexibility.

January 14, 2026
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5 open source apps that get much better when you go premium

How-To Geek
Dibakar Ghosh

Bitwarden’s free tier is already ridiculously generous—unlimited passwords across unlimited devices, solid encryption, and basic two-factor authentication to keep your vault secure. For most people, that’s more than enough. However, for just $10 per year, the premium tier turns Bitwarden into the only security app you really need by consolidating multiple security tools under one roof.

January 13, 2026
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Identity becomes the 2026 battleground as AI erases trust signals

SC Media
Stephen Weigand

Passkey support is expanding across browsers, operating systems, identity platforms, and credential management tools, says Gary Orenstein, chief customer officer at Bitwarden.

January 6, 2026

Security for All with Gary Orenstein | The Secure Family Podcast

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In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast Andy chats with Gary Ornstein, the Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden. Gary shares his journey from tech to cybersecurity, sharing practical tips on digital family safety, crafting strong passwords, and the importance of two-factor authentication (2FA).

December 30, 2025
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Bitwarden Launches Vault Health Alerts and Password Coaching to Empower Users to Reduce Credential Risks in Real Time

Business Wire
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Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced enhancements to Bitwarden Password Manager with real-time vault health alerts and password coaching features that help users identify weak, reused, or exposed credentials and take immediate action to strengthen their security.

December 18, 2025
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Fortinet FortiGate firewalls actively exploited after disclosure

SC Media
Steve Zurier

Gary Orenstein, chief customer officer at Bitwarden, said as Arctic Wolf noted in its Fortinet investigation, even when credentials are stored in hashed form, weak or reused passwords remain vulnerable to offline cracking through dictionary-based attacks. Orenstein said once attackers exploit an authentication bypass and export device configurations, those hashed credentials often become a second-stage target.

December 17, 2025
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Tips to avoid scams while using AI shopping tools

FOX26
Heather Sullivan

"If you put your information there, then you have the ability to autofill that info onto the website, and even autofill your credit card in the right website. So maybe, instead of keeping my credit card information stored on the website, I'll just autofill and that way, they're not saving it," explained Gary Orenstein with the password manager, Bitwarden.

December 10, 2025
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Bitwarden Announces General Availability of Access Intelligence to Strengthen Enterprise Identity Security and Remediate Credential Risks

Business Wire
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Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced the general availability of Bitwarden Access Intelligence for Enterprise plans. Access Intelligence provides visibility into weak, reused, or exposed credentials across critical applications, with guided remediation workflows for consistent credential updates at scale.

December 3, 2025

Definitely Use a Password Manager, but Know It Can't Protect You From These 5 Things

CNET
Mike de Socio

CNET editors have tested and reviewed password manager services and found Bitwarden to be our top choice overall, with open-source code that allows people to constantly scan for potential vulnerabilities that the company can then patch.

November 29, 2025
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Bitwarden Expands Passkey Login to Browser Extensions for Secure, Passwordless Authentication

Business Wire
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Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced expanded passkey login capabilities for Bitwarden browser extensions. The update enables users to access their vaults in Chromium-based browsers using a passkey instead of a master password, delivering a secure, phishing-resistant authentication method that protects against credential theft.

November 18, 2025
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10 Of The Best Free Android Apps You Haven't Heard Of

BGR
Raji Oluwaniyi

Bitwarden supports over 50 languages and works cross-platform on Android, desktop, and the browser. It's completely free with no ads and comes with a 4.8 rating. If you ever need encrypted file storage or security reports, you can opt for the premium version at just $10 per year.

November 16, 2025
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AI-powered scams target kids while parents stay silent

Fox News
Kurt Knutsson

Artificial intelligence has supercharged online scams, creating personalized and convincing traps that even adults can fall for. The latest Bitwarden "Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025" poll shows that while parents know these risks exist, most still haven't had a serious talk with their children about them.

November 12, 2025

You Can Do Better Than the Louvre's Hilariously Bad Password. Here's How to Actually Secure Your Accounts

PCMag
Kim Key

To test the strength of a potential password, consider using this password creation tool from Bitwarden. It provides excellent suggestions for increasing your password strength. Remember to change your password after pasting it into the form.

November 7, 2025
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Bitwarden Enhances MCP Server to Enable AI Workflows in Enterprise Administration

Business Wire
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Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced enhancements to the Bitwarden Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, expanding its framework for securely connecting locally deployed and authenticated AI agents to administrative workflows.

October 30, 2025
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2FA vs Passkeys: Which security solution actually keeps you safer?

PCWorld
Alaina Yee

You can store a passkey in several ways. For more convenience, save them to a cloud-based password manager. Such a service can be the one built-in to your Google or Microsoft account, or an independent company like Bitwarden or Dashlane.

October 29, 2025
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AI Scams Are Growing Up Faster Than Kids

Forbes
Tony Bradley

Bitwarden’s research shows that cybersecurity education has to start much earlier — and it can’t be one-size-fits-all. The same fundamentals that protect adults online — strong passwords, not sharing credentials, keeping software updated and recognizing phishing — apply to children, too, but how those lessons are taught must change with age.

October 23, 2025