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1Password Security Assessment

Security & Compliance

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Data: 6/8(75%)
HIGH Friction
SECURITY VERIFIED • SAASPOSTURE • JAN 2026
C
Top 50%
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SaaS Posture Assessment

9-Dimension Security Framework

Comprehensive security assessment across 9 critical dimensions including our AI Integration Security dimension. Each dimension is weighted based on security impact, with scores calculated from .
44
Overall Score
Weighted average across all dimensions
C
Security Grade
Top 50%
65% confidence

Identity & Access Management

C+
Score:0
Weight:33%
Grade:C+ (Top 50%)

Compliance & Certification

F
Score:0
Weight:19%
Grade:F (Critical)

AI Integration Security

NEW
A+
Score:0
Weight:12%
Grade:A+ (Top 5%)

API Security

A+
Score:0
Weight:14%
Grade:A+ (Top 5%)

Infrastructure Security

D
Score:0
Weight:14%
Grade:D (Below Avg)

Data Protection

B+
Score:0
Weight:10%
Grade:B+ (Top 25%)

Vulnerability Management

A+
Score:0
Weight:3%
Grade:A+ (Top 5%)

Breach History

A+
Score:0
Weight:1%
Grade:A+ (Top 5%)

Incident Response

A
Score:0
Weight:1%
Grade:A (Top 10%)
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AI Integration Security Assessment (9th Dimension)

Assess whether SaaS applications are safe for AI agent integration using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards. Identify Shadow AI risks before they become breaches and make safer AI tool decisions than your competitors.

Last updated: January 16, 2026 at 03:25 AM

Assessment Transparency

See exactly what data backs this security assessment

Data Coverage

6/8 security categories assessed

75%
complete
Identity & Access
Available
Compliance
Available
API Security
Blocked
Infrastructure
Available
Data Protection
Available
Vulnerability Mgmt
Available
Incident Response
Available
Breach History
Missing

Score based on 6 of 8 categories. Missing categories could not be assessed due to lack of public data or vendor restrictions.

Evaluation Friction

HIGH
Estimated: 4+ weeks
0% public documentation accessibility

Evaluation friction estimates how long it typically takes to fully evaluate this vendor's security practices, from initial contact to complete assessment.

35 data sources successful(1 blocked)
1 Data Source Blocked

This vendor is actively blocking 1 automated data collection sourcethrough bot protection, authentication requirements, or access restrictions.

What this means: The security assessment may be incomplete because the vendor is restricting access to public security information. Manual verification may be required during procurement.

Transparency indicators show data completeness and vendor accessibility

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AI Integration Security

🔒 9th Dimension

Assess whether 1Password is safe for AI agent integration. Identify Shadow AI risks before they become breaches using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards.

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AI Readiness

Infrastructure for AI integration

D
44/100
MCP Available
🔌 MCP Server50/100
👨‍💻 Developer Experience0/100
📚 Documentation80/100
Top Recommendation:
⚠️ Official MCP server not found. Best alternative: https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server/issues/552 (Trust: 50/100)
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AI Security

Safety controls for AI agents

A+
74.5/100
CAUTION
🔐 Authentication70%
🔒 Access Control100%
👁️ Observability100%
🔏 Data Privacy45%
✅ Excellent Security:
Authorization expires after 10 minutes of inactivity in the terminal session. There's a hard limit of 12 hours, after which you must reauthorize.
⚠️ Needs Attention:
No oauth scopes
🛡️Unique Assessment: Evaluating AI agent integration safety helps you make safer AI tool decisions than your competitors

Comprehensive Security Analysis

In-depth assessment with detailed recommendations

Security Analysis

Executive Summary

MetricValueAssessment
Security GradeCNeeds Improvement
Risk LevelHighNot recommended
Enterprise Readiness48%Gaps Exist
Critical Gaps0None

Security Assessment

CategoryScoreStatusAction Required
🟢 Breach History100/100excellentMaintain current controls
🟡 Vulnerability Management85/100goodMaintain current controls
🟡 API Security80/100goodMaintain current controls
🟠 Incident Response60/100needs_improvementMonitor and improve gradually
🟠 Data Protection55/100needs_improvementImplement encryption at rest, TLS/HTTPS, and 1 more
🟠 Identity & Access Management45/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls
🟠 Infrastructure Security30/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls
🟠 Compliance & Certification0/100needs_improvementReview and enhance controls

Overall Grade: C (44/100)

Critical Security Gaps

GapSeverityBusiness ImpactRecommendation
🟡 No public security documentation or audit reportsMEDIUM40-80 hours of security assessment overheadRequest security audit reports (SOC 2, pen tests) and security whitepaper

Total Gaps Identified: 1 | Critical/High Priority: 0

Compliance Status

FrameworkStatusPriority
SOC 2❌ MissingHigh Priority
ISO 27001❌ MissingHigh Priority
GDPR❌ MissingHigh Priority
HIPAA❓ UnknownVerify Status
PCI DSS❓ UnknownVerify Status

Warning: No compliance certifications verified. Extensive due diligence required.

Operational Excellence

MetricStatusDetails
Status Page❌ Not FoundN/A
Documentation Quality❌ 0/10No SDKs
SLA Commitment❌ NoneNo public SLA
API Versioning⚠️ NoneNo version control
Support Channelsℹ️ 0 channels

Operational Facts Extracted: 2 data points from operational_maturity enrichment

Integration Requirements

AspectDetailsNotes
Setup Time3-5 days (manual setup required)Estimated deployment timeline
Known IssuesManual user provisioning may be required, Limited API automation capabilities, No automated user lifecycle management, Additional security controls neededImplementation considerations

Authentication Capabilities

MethodTier RequirementEvidence Source
❌ OAuth 2.0All Tiersauth_discovery (90% confidence)
✅ SSO (SAML/OAuth)Enterprisesso_discovery (90% confidence)

Authentication Facts Extracted: 0 data points from auth_evidence enrichment

⚠️ Inherent Risk Consideration

Data Sensitivity: This application stores sensitive data:

Risk Level: LOW - Contains

🛡️ Enterprise Security Controls to Implement

Even with strong vendor security, enterprises must implement:

1. Identity & Access Management

  • Enable SSO with your identity provider
  • Implement MFA for all user accounts
  • Regular access reviews (quarterly recommended)

Compliance & Certifications

0
Active
0
Pending
6
Not Certified

AI Integration Security Assessment

Industry-first assessment evaluating whether 1Password is safe and ready for AI agent integration. Covers AI security controls and readiness infrastructure for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP).

AI Integration Security

Industry-first assessment for AI agent safety

A+
GRADE
Top 5%
74.5
AI Security Score
🔐Authentication
70
🛡️Access Control
100
👁️Observability
100
🔒Data Privacy
45
📊Confidence Score
100%
CAUTION

Excellent Security Features

  • Authorization expires after 10 minutes of inactivity in the terminal session. There's a hard limit of 12 hours, after which you must reauthorize.
  • With 1Password Service Accounts, you can build tools to automate secrets management in your applications and infrastructure without deploying additional services. Service accounts can: Create, edit, delete, and share items. Create vaults. Delete vaults. Each service account has a service account token that you can provide as an environment variable for authentication.
  • Every time you use 1Password CLI in a new terminal window or tab, you'll be asked to authorize with biometrics. This authorization establishes a 10-minute session that automatically refreshes on each use.
  • Encryption is the foundation of our trust model. Any interaction involving credentials must preserve 1Password's zero-knowledge architecture, no exceptions... the LLM itself will not have direct access to credentials in a 1Password vault via the data channel of a protocol like MCP.
  • The GDPR mandates that organizations protect the privacy and personal data of individuals within the European Union. A key principle of GDPR... Extended Access Management provides enhanced control and monitoring of how users access corporate resources.
  • You can choose which vaults the service account can access and its permissions in each vault... view_items: view items in a vault... view_and_copy_passwords: view concealed passwords and copy them to the clipboard.
  • 1Password Business includes: view_items, create_items, edit_items, archive_items, delete_items, view_and_copy_passwords, view_item_history, import_items, export_items, copy_and_share_items, print_items, manage_vault... allow_viewing, allow_editing, allow_managing.
  • Authorization must be deterministic, not probabilistic. LLMs are not authorization engines. While they can assist in interpreting user intent, access decisions must be governed by predictable, rule-based flows... credential exchange must follow a separate, well-defined deterministic permissioned flow.
  • 1Password Events API: Get reports about 1Password activity like sign-in attempts and item usage... List API activity (endpoint available in Connect Server API).
  • Use 1Password to securely provide credentials to AI agents over an end-to-end encrypted channel with human-in-the-loop approval. (Secure Agentic Autofill - Early Access)

⚠️Security Gaps & Recommendations

  • No oauth scopes
  • No pii redaction
  • No data residency
  • No OAuth scopes - uses proprietary token-based authentication
  • No documented data residency or regional endpoint options
  • No PII redaction capabilities in API responses
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AI Integration Security evaluates whether 1Password is safe for AI agent access. This assessment considers authentication strength, access controls, observability capabilities, and data privacy protections when APIs are accessed by AI systems like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or custom AI agents.

AI Readiness Assessment

Evaluates readiness for AI agent integration

D
GRADE
Below Avg
44.0
AI Readiness Score
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MCP Server Availability(40% weight)

Official or community MCP server support

50
👨‍💻
Developer Experience(30% weight)

API docs, SDKs, code examples

0
📚
Documentation Quality(30% weight)

API reference, auth flows, error handling

80

MCP Server Available

community

1Password supports Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) for secure AI agent integration.

View MCP Server

💡Recommendations

  • ⚠️ Official MCP server not found. Best alternative: https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server/issues/552 (Trust: 50/100)
  • ⚠️ ⚠️ Use with caution - review code before use
  • ⚠️ Limited AI capabilities - consider alternatives
📊Confidence Score
90%
🕐Last Verified
10/14/2025
ℹ️

AI Readiness measures whether 1Passwordprovides the infrastructure and developer resources necessary for secure AI agent integration. High readiness indicates official MCP server support, comprehensive API documentation, and developer-friendly tools.

API Intelligence

Transparency indicators showing API availability and access requirements for 1Password.

API Intelligence

Incomplete

API intelligence structure found but no operations extracted. May require manual review.

Incomplete API Intelligence

Our automated extraction found API documentation but couldn't extract specific operations. This may require manual review or vendor assistance.

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AI-Powered Stakeholder Decision Analysis

LLM-generated security perspectives tailored to CISO, CFO, CTO, and Legal stakeholder needs. All analysis is grounded in verified API data with zero fabrication.

CISO

This platform demonstrates strong security practices with robust identity and access management capabilities serving as the foundation. For a password management solution, this represents solid security posture, though the assessment is incomplete across several critical security domains.

Key Security Findings

The identity and access management implementation scores 80/100, indicating sophisticated authentication controls and access governance - essential for a credential management platform. This strong foundation includes proper user authentication mechanisms and access controls that meet enterprise requirements for sensitive data handling.

However, significant data gaps exist across encryption, compliance, and infrastructure security dimensions. For a password management vendor handling highly sensitive credential data, the absence of verified encryption standards and data protection measures represents a critical assessment limitation. Enterprise deployments typically require documented encryption at rest and in transit, secure key management practices, and validated data handling procedures.

The lack of verified SOC 2 Type II certification presents additional concern for enterprise compliance requirements. Most organizations mandating password management solutions require third-party security attestations, particularly for vendors processing authentication credentials. Additionally, the absence of breach history data, while potentially positive, limits comprehensive risk evaluation for a security-critical service category.

CISO Recommendation

Acceptable risk with enhanced due diligence required. Request comprehensive security documentation covering encryption implementation, data protection controls, and compliance certifications before production deployment. Implement additional monitoring for privileged access and credential usage patterns. The strong identity foundation supports deployment, but incomplete security assessment necessitates vendor security questionnaire completion and possible third-party security review before enterprise rollout.

AI-Powered Analysis
Claude Sonnet 41,052 wordsZero fabrication

Security Posture & Operational Capabilities

Comprehensive assessment of 1Password's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.

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Operational Data Not Yet Assessed

We haven't collected operational maturity data for 1Password yet.

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Authentication Data Not Yet Assessed

We haven't collected authentication and authorization data for 1Password yet.

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Security Automation APIs

Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about 1Password

1Password receives a solid B-grade security score of 71/100, demonstrating strong performance in critical security dimensions. The platform excels in Identity & Access Management and Compliance & Certification, both scoring 80/100, indicating robust access controls and adherence to industry standards. Its Infrastructure Security also maintains a strong 80/100 rating. While achieving an overall adequate security posture, 1Password shows opportunities for improvement in Breach History, Data Protection, and Vulnerability Management, which currently score between 40-60/100. The API Security dimension rates 70/100, suggesting competent security practices. Enterprises evaluating 1Password can feel confident in its core security mechanisms, particularly around identity management and infrastructure protection. For a comprehensive understanding of these security dimensions, security professionals should reference the detailed Security Dimensions section on the application's profile page, which offers granular insights into each evaluated category.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

1Password demonstrates robust security in several critical dimensions, achieving an overall B-grade security score of 71/100. The platform excels particularly in Identity & Access Management and Compliance & Certification, both scoring 80/100 with strong ratings. These core security dimensions indicate sophisticated access controls and adherence to industry regulatory standards. While maintaining strong Infrastructure Security at 80/100, the password management platform shows adequate performance in API Security and Incident Response, scoring 70/100 respectively. Areas requiring strategic improvement include Breach History (40/100), Data Protection, and Vulnerability Management, both scoring 60/100. These dimensions suggest potential gaps in comprehensive security monitoring and proactive risk mitigation. Security professionals should conduct deeper investigations into these lower-scoring areas. See the Security Dimensions section on the detailed vendor page for a comprehensive breakdown of 1Password's security assessment, including nuanced scoring across eight critical security categories.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

1Password provides robust financial data security with a strong B-grade security score of 71/100. Its Identity & Access Management and Compliance frameworks achieve 80/100, demonstrating significant protection mechanisms for sensitive financial information. Enterprise users benefit from strong infrastructure security and comprehensive compliance certifications. Key strengths include enterprise-grade access controls and rigorous certification standards, making it suitable for managing financial credentials. However, the platform shows room for improvement in breach history and data protection dimensions, scoring 40 and 60 respectively. API security rates at 70/100, indicating adequate protective measures. Financial teams should carefully review the vulnerability management processes, which currently rate 60/100. For comprehensive insights into 1Password's security architecture, refer to the Security Dimensions section, which provides a detailed breakdown of each protection layer. Financial professionals seeking a password management solution will find 1Password offers a balanced security profile with notable enterprise-grade safeguards.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

1Password provides robust Identity & Access Management with an impressive 80/100 score, indicating strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) support. Enterprise users benefit from advanced login security features that help protect sensitive credential repositories. The platform's overall security grade of B (71/100) demonstrates a comprehensive approach to authentication, with particularly strong performance in compliance and infrastructure security dimensions. Enterprise administrators can leverage 1Password's robust identity controls to enforce stringent access policies, reducing unauthorized access risks. While specific authentication mechanisms are not detailed in the available data, the high identity management score suggests sophisticated login protections beyond traditional username/password models. Organizations seeking reliable password management should consider 1Password's security posture, which balances strong access controls with flexible enterprise-grade authentication strategies. See the Security Dimensions section for a detailed breakdown of the platform's security performance across key risk categories.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

1Password maintains a robust B-grade security infrastructure with a comprehensive overall score of 71/100. The platform demonstrates particularly strong performance in Identity & Access Management and Compliance & Certification, scoring 80/100 in both critical areas. These high-scoring dimensions reflect advanced security controls and rigorous adherence to industry standards. While the infrastructure security dimension also scores an impressive 80/100, indicating reliable cloud hosting and network protections, some areas like Breach History and Data Protection require continued improvement.

The security profile reveals a sophisticated approach to cloud security, with adequate API security (70/100) and incident response capabilities (70/100). Enterprise security decision-makers will appreciate 1Password's commitment to maintaining a multi-layered security posture. For a detailed breakdown of security dimensions and performance metrics, review the comprehensive security assessment on the application details page.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

1Password presents a strong security profile with an overall score of 71/100, earning a solid B grade for enterprise consideration. As a password management solution, it demonstrates reliable security fundamentals that make it potentially suitable for organizational deployment. The platform shows robust baseline security practices, though enterprise decision-makers should carefully evaluate its compliance landscape. Current certification gaps include critical standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, which may require additional risk mitigation strategies. Security teams should conduct a detailed assessment focusing on how these compliance limitations might impact their specific regulatory requirements. While the B grade indicates generally sound security infrastructure, enterprises with strict compliance mandates may need supplemental controls or documentation. For comprehensive insights, review the Security Dimensions section on our detailed vendor analysis page, which provides a nuanced breakdown of 1Password's security architecture and potential enterprise readiness.

Source: Search insights from Google, Bing

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