Bitwarden Executive Summary

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your RFP. Since 2016, Bitwarden has become the trusted identity security partner for over 10 million users across 180+ countries and 50,000+ business customers worldwide⁵—including NASA, Bitdefender, and North American Energy Systems.

In a threat landscape where 81% of data breaches involve stolen or weak passwords¹, organizations need more than traditional password management.

Bitwarden delivers an integrated platform combining password management, secrets management, and passwordless authentication—all built on open-source transparency and zero-knowledge encryption that ensures even Bitwarden cannot access customer data.

Security Impact:

• 99% of enterprise customers report improved security posture²

• 88% of administrators deploy regular password security training²

• Zero successful breaches in platform history due to open-source architecture with millions of security reviewers

Implementation & ROI:

• 75% of enterprise customers go live in less than 1 month³

• 10-month average ROI—23% faster than 1Password and Keeper, 29% faster than LastPass³

• #1 in G2 Enterprise User Satisfaction for 11 consecutive quarters with a 99 overall satisfaction score⁴

• Easiest password manager to implement according to G2 Enterprise Grid Report⁴

Innovation Leadership:

• 550% increase in daily passkey creation (2024 vs. 2023)⁵

• 1.1 million passkeys created in Q4 2024 alone⁵

• 99.9% uptime SLA for cloud deployments

Trusted Open-Source Transparency: The entire codebase is publicly available on GitHub with millions of active reviewers. Annual third-party security audits by Cure53 and Insight Risk Consulting ensure continuous vulnerability identification and rapid resolution across all applications and backend systems.

Zero-Knowledge Encryption: AES-256 bit encryption with PBKDF2 SHA-256 and salted hashing means all data is encrypted and decrypted at the device level. Sensitive information never exists unencrypted on Bitwarden servers—complete data ownership remains with each organization.

Comprehensive Compliance: SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 certified, ISO 27001 compliant, with GDPR, HIPAA (annual third-party audits), CCPA, CPRA, and Data Privacy Framework adherence. Organizations across healthcare, financial services, government, aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors confidently meet regulatory requirements.

Password Management: Unlimited password storage across all devices with advanced policy controls, dark web monitoring, breach detection, and secure credential sharing through granular access controls. Intuitive browser extensions and interfaces ensure rapid team adoption.

Secrets Manager: End-to-end encrypted secrets management for developers and DevOps teams with comprehensive CI/CD pipeline integration. Protects API keys, certificates, and infrastructure secrets throughout the software development lifecycle while maintaining developer productivity.

Passwordless Authentication: WebAuthn and FIDO2 standards-compliant passkey technology eliminates password vulnerabilities through biometric verification. Reduces help desk burden while providing stronger authentication assurance than traditional password-based systems.

Cloud or Self-Hosted: Fully managed Azure cloud infrastructure with 99.9% uptime SLA, or complete on-premises control with full feature parity. Both options support scaling from individual users to 100,000+ enterprise deployments.

Seamless Integration: SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect SSO support, Active Directory/Azure AD/LDAP directory services, SCIM automated provisioning, and integrations across 50+ platforms including SIEM systems, CI/CD tools, and MFA providers. Import capabilities from 50+ password managers including LastPass, 1Password, and Keeper. Available in 50+ languages globally.⁵

Enterprise Support: 24/7 technical support with guaranteed response times, dedicated customer success managers, live training and onboarding sessions, and comprehensive Help Center with guides and best practices.

G2 Awards: Leader in Enterprise Grid Report for 11 consecutive quarters, #1 in Enterprise User Satisfaction with 99 overall score, recognized in G2's Best Software Awards for 2025 (less than 1% of 150,000+ vendors achieve this distinction).⁴

Additional Recognition: Winner of "Password Management Solution of the Year" in 9th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards⁵, leader in Software Reviews' Data Quadrant and Emotional Footprint reports, selected by U.S. News & World Report as "Best Password Manager."

Security Validation: Regular third-party audits with no critical vulnerabilities discovered, HackerOne bug bounty program, and transparent security assessment reports publicly available.⁶

Proven Security Architecture: Open-source transparency combined with zero-knowledge encryption ensures sensitive data remains private and secure—the foundation security-conscious enterprises demand.

Exceptional Value: Transparent, predictable pricing without hidden costs. Fastest ROI in the industry while scaling from individual users to 100,000+ enterprise deployments without platform changes or compromised functionality.

Rapid Adoption: 75% of customers go live in under a month with smooth, easy implementations praised by IT leaders. Comprehensive migration tools and training ensure seamless transitions.

Continuous Innovation: Regular feature updates including standalone Bitwarden Authenticator app for TOTP two-factor authentication, inline autofill for credit cards and identities, and leading the passwordless movement with industry-fastest passkey adoption rates.

Bitwarden stands ready to collaborate closely with your organization to ensure seamless implementation and optimal security outcomes aligned with your specific requirements.

Start a free 7-day business trial today to experience why 99% of enterprise customers report improved security posture. The enterprise sales team can provide a customized demonstration and implementation roadmap tailored to your unique needs, timeline, and technical requirements.

Contact the Bitwarden team to discuss how the platform can enhance your security posture while supporting your business objectives.

References

1. Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (industry standard statistic on password-related breaches)

2. Bitwarden Security Impact Report (2025) - https://bitwarden.com/resources/bitwarden-security-impact-report/

3. Bitwarden G2 Enterprise Grid Report Analysis - https://bitwarden.com/blog/bitwarden-g2-enterprise-grid/

4. G2 Best Software Awards for 2025 - https://bitwarden.com/blog/bitwarden-g2-best-software-awards/

5. Bitwarden 2024 Annual Growth Announcement (January 29, 2025) - Multiple sources including Business Wire

6. Bitwarden Security and Compliance - https://bitwarden.com/compliance/

For technical specifications, detailed security documentation, and implementation guides, please refer to the comprehensive proposal sections that follow.