The Bitwarden Newsfeed

interview▪DevSecOps▪business▪product updates

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in passkey, password, and secrets management, today announced a new reporting capability within Access Intelligence that enables organizations to measure credential risk over time and track remediation progress across applications, items, and members. By introducing historical visibility into how risk evolves, security teams can validate improvements, prioritize future remediation efforts, and demonstrate measurable progress in reducing vulnerabilities while strengthening organizational security goals.

published: April 18, 2026

round-up▪review▪apps

14 Of The Best Apps You Should Download In 2026 (And They're All Free)

BGR

Asad Khan

Bitwarden is one of the best password managers out there, and compared to competitors like Dashlane or 1Password, it's completely free. While there are subscription options available with Bitwarden, the free tier works on unlimited devices, offers unlimited passkeys and password storage, and has the ability to share your passwords with one other user.

published: April 9, 2026

security tips▪interview

World Cup ticket scams are already here — Here’s how to avoid getting played

Consumer Affairs

Kristen Dalli

ConsumerAffairs spoke with Bitwarden security expert Gary Orenstein, who explained that the risks go beyond just losing money — handing over login or payment information on a fake site can open the door to identity theft and compromised accounts. As the tournament approaches, understanding the red flags — and how to protect yourself — could make the difference between cheering in the stands and being turned away at the door.

published: April 3, 2026

Bitwarden at RSAC 26

eChannelNEWS

Paolo Del Nibletto

Gary then described recent product innovations for channel partners, beginning with the Access Intelligence dashboard that gives visibility into weak passwords and where credentials live across environments. He talked about the newly announced Agent Access SDK, which lets automated agents request vault data subject to human-in-the-loop approvals.

published: March 27, 2026

security tips▪industry

World Backup Day 2026: Industry Experts Share Their Insights on Data Protection, Resilience, and the Importance of Backup

VMBlog

David Marshall

"World Backup Day is a reminder that protecting data is only half the equation. Backups are ineffective without secure access to the credentials that secure and unlock that data. When access is lost or compromised, recovery efforts can stall, leaving individuals and organizations unable to restore systems or accounts even when backup data is intact." - Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden

published: March 24, 2026

news release▪company▪security tips

Bitwarden Introduces Open Standard to Secure Agent Credential Access with the Agent Access SDK

news release▪business▪product updates

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced the Agent Access SDK, an open standard to help organizations and developers securely manage how AI agents request, receive, and use credentials. The Agent Access SDK is a standalone, open source development toolkit that does not introduce any AI functionality into the Bitwarden product and does not grant AI systems persistent or unrestricted access to vault data.

published: March 13, 2026

business▪product updates

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.

published: March 11, 2026

Bitwarden Extends Single Sign-On Convenience to All Applications via Automatic Login with SSO

news release▪passkeys▪product updates

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.

published: March 7, 2026

android▪round-up▪review

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.

published: March 4, 2026

Bitwarden Enables Passkey Login to Windows 11

round-up▪review▪apps▪open source

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.

published: March 3, 2026

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.

published: February 20, 2026

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.

published: February 12, 2026

company▪security tips

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.

published: February 3, 2026

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.

published: February 2, 2026

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.

published: January 28, 2026

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.

published: January 26, 2026

business▪security tips

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.

published: January 23, 2026

company▪product updates▪news release

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.

published: January 21, 2026

Bitwarden Enhances Premium and Families Plans With Proactive Security Protections for All Users

company▪security tips▪business

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.

published: January 21, 2026

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

MSSP Alert

Suparna Chawla Bhasin

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.’

published: January 14, 2026

company▪news release▪passkeys

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

round-up▪review▪open source

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.

published: January 13, 2026

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.

published: January 6, 2026

industry▪passkeys▪security tips

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.

published: December 30, 2025

security tips▪interview▪podcast

Security for All with Gary Orenstein | The Secure Family Podcast

The Secure Dad Podcast

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).

published: December 18, 2025

news release▪product updates

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

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.

published: December 17, 2025

security tips▪business

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.

published: December 10, 2025

news release▪company▪business▪product updates

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.

published: December 3, 2025

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