50% DISCOUNT: Readers of Mashable can enjoy a 50% discount on the initial year of 1Password as the holidays approach. This offer is valid for both the Individual and Families plans.

If you aim to enhance your cybersecurity in the upcoming year, utilizing a password manager is an excellent starting point. We recommend several services, with 1Password being our top choice for families. Currently, Mashable readers can take advantage of a 50% discount on 1Password plans for their first year.

This 50% discount is automatically applied at checkout and applies to both the Individual and Families plans. This reduces the cost of the former to just $1.99 per month (which requires an annual payment of $23.88), and the latter to $2.99 per month (which requires an annual payment of $35.88). This limited-time offer is available only until Dec. 31, so now is the moment to register and enhance your online security for the new year.

When signing up for the Individual plan, you will be able to securely generate passwords, autosave and autofill credentials, securely share items, receive alerts for weak or compromised credentials, and utilize it across all your devices. The Families plan encompasses everything in the Individual plan, plus the capability to invite up to five family members, share unlimited vaults, and manage access with admin controls.

In our review of the top password managers, we selected 1Password as a standout option for families. Through this plan, “you can securely share passwords, credit cards, notes, and more, while also overseeing what each family member can access and do (allowing you to manage who has access to specific passwords, which is great for parents). Additionally, you can assist any family member on your plan to easily recover their accounts if they happen to get locked out.”

If either of these plans seems suitable for you, now is the perfect opportunity to sign up for a 1Password plan and receive a 50% discount on your first year.