1.Security Launches PMP
Polish Startup 1.Security Launches Permission Management Platform Amid Growing Cyber Threats
As cybersecurity threats grow more sophisticated and state-sponsored attacks increase across Europe, a new player from Poland is stepping in to offer powerful protection at one of the weakest points in many organizations: permission management. Polish cybertech startup 1.Security, founded by Adam Żaczek and Mateusz Olek, has officially launched its flagship SaaS product designed to simplify and strengthen permission visibility within Microsoft 365 environments. The company’s solution tackles one of the most overlooked yet dangerous vulnerabilities in modern enterprises—who has access to what.
Understanding Permissions in a Hyperconnected Era
In an era where hybrid work has blurred the boundaries between internal and external collaboration, managing access to sensitive data is no longer just a compliance issue—it’s a frontline defense strategy. 1.Security’s tool provides access maps—intuitive, visual representations of permission layers across SharePoint, OneDrive, files, folders, and shared drives. Instead of manually combing through nested dashboards or risking blind spots, companies can now see at a glance where sensitive files are shared, with whom, and how they are exposed. These features are particularly relevant for organizations facing “permission creep”—a silent security threat where users accumulate access rights over time, often long after they’ve changed roles or left the company. In large corporations using Microsoft 365, this is an everyday reality. What’s worse, many of these permissions are shared with third-party apps, contractors, and even AI agents, making traditional oversight tools obsolete.
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Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional
The launch of 1.Security’s platform couldn’t be more timely. Over the past year, Poland has faced a wave of cyberattacks, many attributed to Russian actors targeting Polish government institutions, critical infrastructure, and media outlets. In June 2023, Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs revealed that pro-Russian hacking groups were responsible for multiple coordinated disinformation campaigns and email leaks. The National Cybersecurity System has since elevated the threat level, but experts warn that the weakest link in most digital environments is still internal mismanagement of access.
“Modern cyberattacks often start with compromised credentials or misused access,” said Adam Żaczek. “We’re not just building another dashboard—we’re giving security teams a radar.”
Securing the Future with Smarter Tools
In February 2024, 1.Security raised $500,000 from Berlin-based VC Sunfish Partners, known for backing high-potential Polish deep tech startups. The funding supports the platform’s development and its mission to build smarter, more automated cybersecurity tools. What sets 1.Security apart is its ability to handle not only static files and user roles but also dynamic scenarios involving shared drives, collaborative folders, and rapidly changing access relationships—which are common in remote work and cloud-native teams. Its real-time analytics, automatic alerts for unusual access patterns, and potential integrations with AI monitoring make it not just a security solution, but a risk mitigation partner for organizations that can’t afford data leaks or compliance violations.
Cybersecurity’s New Frontier: Accessibility + Automation
As enterprises move more workloads to the cloud and rely on complex digital ecosystems, visibility and control over permissions become non-negotiable. Traditional IT teams can no longer manually track access for hundreds or thousands of users. Automation, contextual insights, and real-time visual tools are no longer “nice to have” features—they are the only viable defense in today’s high-risk landscape.
Poland, once primarily known as a software outsourcing hub, is now producing next-generation cybersecurity companies like 1.Security. These startups are not only responding to local needs but also offering scalable, exportable solutions to enterprises across Europe and beyond.
With growing regulatory pressures (like NIS2 in the EU), and the ever-present geopolitical threat of cyber warfare, platforms like 1.Security are paving the way for a new standard of proactive, accessible, and intelligent cyber defense. As 1.Security opens demo access to customers, the question is no longer whether your data is at risk—but whether your company knows who can access it.
