Professional sports franchises are high-profile, global enterprises that operate at a rapid pace and rely on instant, secure access to the tools and data that keep them competitive. In this arena, speed and trust aren’t trade-offs; they’re the keys to success.
The same is true for modern businesses and the millions of people behind them; everyone needs a simple, secure way to safeguard their personal identities and technology that enables access without slowing them down.
That mission takes center stage through our multi-year partnership with Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), the parent company of the Utah Jazz, Utah Mammoth, and the Delta Center. As the Official Cybersecurity Partner of both teams, 1Password is redefining how elite organizations approach access and identity security.
“Giving teams the tools they need to move fast while keeping them digitally protected is at the heart of how organizations win, whether in business, sports, or technology,” said David Faugno, CEO of 1Password. “Just as SEG is transforming sports in Utah and beyond, 1Password is transforming how enterprises secure access in a world of distributed work, global travel, and AI-driven operations. Through the Extended Access Management suite of solutions, we ensure the right person or AI agent has access to the right app from a trusted device. As a result, the Jazz and Mammoth organizations can stay focused on winning on the court, on the ice, and in the community.”
This partnership extends beyond the court and the ice and aims to inspire fans to take simple, practical steps to protect their digital identities. Whether you’re securing a franchise or a family tablet, everyone deserves a safer, simpler digital future.
Learn more about 1Password’s partnership with SEG in the press release.
A new era of Extended Access Management
Business leaders and IT teams share responsibility for ensuring that identity and access controls keep pace with innovation, enabling every employee, partner, and system to connect safely without slowing the work that drives performance.
But these risks don’t stop at the enterprise level. For every person signing into streaming accounts, shopping online, or helping your family stay safe with shared devices, a single unsecured sign-in can be the difference between security and exposure.
There’s a famous bit of hockey wisdom passed down by the Gretzky family: “Skate where the puck is going, not where it’s been.”
That mindset captures the change taking place in identity security today.
1Password Extended Access Management represents a new approach to identity security. It’s not a single product or feature; it’s a holistic approach to securing access across people, apps, and devices that aligns with the way people work today.
Traditional IAM and IGA rely on legacy technologies that can slow workflows - where the puck has been. But today’s organizations are remote, distributed, and fast-moving. In this environment, identity is the perimeter to protect.
Legacy tools leave gaps in credential management, application discovery, and governance for SaaS and AI. The Extended Access Management suite of solutions ensures the right person has access to the right app from a trusted device.
For business and IT leaders, this represents a shift from reactive security to proactive enablement. With Extended Access Management, identity security isn’t a bottleneck; it’s a performance advantage that helps teams share information, onboard faster, and collaborate securely without friction or compromise.
The benefits extend beyond the enterprise. For fans and families, secure access becomes second nature, as simple as logging in. By reducing password fatigue and replacing complexity with confidence, 1Password helps people quickly access information and secure their household’s digital life.
The Extended Access Management suite simplifies secure access
- 1Password Enterprise Password Manager securely vaults credentials, provisions credentials for human and agentic workflows, and enables secure credential sharing across groups, keeping teams focused on performance instead of passwords. It provides a single source of truth for secure access, resulting in streamlined onboarding, faster workflows, and fewer password resets.
- Trelica by 1Password is a leading SaaS Management platform that provides IT teams with a comprehensive view of all applications and AI across departments, whether managed by IT or not. With Trelica, organizations can reduce SaaS spend by identifying redundant tools, right-sizing software licenses, and automatically deprovisioning access when roles or seasons change.
- 1Password Device Trust enables granular conditional access policies to ensure that applications and data are only accessed from trusted devices. It verifies that every laptop, tablet, or phone connecting to critical systems meets compliance standards before sign-in is granted. Device Trust guarantees that only approved, secure devices make the connection.
These capabilities create a frictionless and secure ecosystem designed for real-world performance. The Extended Access Management suite enables teams to move quickly, share confidently, and innovate safely, no matter where their work takes them.
Building the future of sports security
1Password’s partnership with SEG, the Utah Jazz, and the Utah Mammoth marks a new chapter in how cybersecurity empowers performance for teams.. Together with SEG, 1Password is helping redefine what trust means in professional sports, enabling teams to operate at full speed with confidence.
This collaboration also represents a significant milestone in 1Password’s strategic expansion into the professional sports sector. The Utah market has become a national hub for innovation, where technology, sports, and AI intersect, and SEG is leading the charge.
As Delta Center’s infrastructure expands and its technology ecosystem evolves, 1Password is proud to help keep SEG’s data safe. Identity security is the digital foundation that supports a safer digital future for people and businesses through trusted access, seamless collaboration, and the confidence to innovate without compromise.
As professional sports venues modernize to host a range of events and activities, they are increasingly doubling as executive briefing sites, where technology and C-suite relationship-building converge.
Through the Away-Game Executive Hospitality Program, we’re replicating the exceptional experience of a home game at the Delta Center and taking it on the road to engage with 1Password’s customers where they live – bringing business leaders together to explore how identity security, AI, and innovation intersect to shape the future of high-performance organizations.
The program offers unique behind-the-scenes access directly tied to the NHL and NBA road schedules, connecting the excitement of professional sports with the conversations shaping the future of secure organizations.
A new way to make a team work
Whether managing a global organization or a family’s digital life, identity security starts with trust. 1Password helps people and teams everywhere protect what matters most, giving them the confidence to perform, share, and live securely.
As professional teams innovate, secure access will remain their advantage. 1Password is proud to help redefine what it means to play and win.
Discover how 1Password Extended Access Management helps teams and individuals move faster, collaborate securely, and foster a culture of secure performance.
Chris Fowler
Sr. Content Marketing Manager
