LastPass has unveiled a new security approach designed to help organisations manage access across a growing ecosystem of SaaS applications, AI tools and browser-based workflows.
The company announced Secure Access Essentials, which combines application discovery, access controls and secure authentication capabilities into a single solution delivered through a browser extension.
The initiative marks an expansion of LastPass’ traditional password management focus as workplaces become increasingly reliant on cloud applications and AI tools.
Employees now log into dozens of applications every day, while AI services are being integrated into workflows faster than many IT teams can track.
A recent Cybernews study found that 59 percent of employees use AI tools that their employer has not approved, creating potential risks around data leakage and access control.
At the same time, 80 percent of business leaders say data leakage is one of their top security concerns, highlighting the challenges organisations face when employees adopt new tools without oversight.
According to LastPass, Secure Access Essentials addresses these challenges through three primary capabilities.
The platform allows organisations to identify unmanaged SaaS applications and AI tools, helping IT teams detect potential security risks earlier.
It also enables administrators to control user access across applications, reducing friction for employees while maintaining security oversight.
Finally, the platform integrates password management, single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication, ensuring employees log in securely across services.
“In a world where businesses and people rely on more apps and AI tools than ever before, securing access has become both essential and more complicated,” said Don MacLennan, Chief Product Officer at LastPass.
“Secure Access Essentials helps organisations secure every user, every app and every AI tool from the browser — where most work already happens.”
LastPass said the new capabilities are designed to support both businesses and individuals.
For organisations, the platform aims to simplify access management for lean IT teams, while individuals and families can use the solution to store credentials securely, simplify logins and monitor for compromised credentials through dark web monitoring.
The company will demonstrate Secure Access Essentials at RSA Conference 2026, where it plans to showcase how organisations can protect SaaS environments from identity-based threats including weak credentials and uncontrolled AI access.
