Monthly Archives: June 2012

Gartner Predicts Cloud IAM Will Grow 500 Percent by 2015

At a recent summit, Gartner analysts made strong assertions about cloud-based IAM’s growing predominance, predicting that cloud IAM will grow 500 percent from 2012 to 2015. In addition, they predict that IDaaS will account for 25 percent of all IAM … Continue reading

Setting the ‘Leadership DNA’ of your Start-up: Five Lessons I’ve Learned

In a post earlier today on Fast Company, I discuss why the first five hires are so critical for all start-ups, and why that “leadership DNA” makes or breaks companies. Have a look below, and be sure to head over … Continue reading

Enterasys Networks’ Dan Petlon Named ‘Enterprise CIO of the Year’

At Okta, we work with some of the most innovative CIOs out there. Some have led their companies almost completely to the cloud, and others are helping balance a mix of cloud and on-premises apps, accessible from every device. Dan … Continue reading

Grace Under Pressure: CloudFlare’s Security Breach & Transparent Response

Security breaches occur. We’ve seen it time and again, but sometimes a company’s response and transparency about what happened – and why – can more than restore its customers’ confidence, but also showcase the type of company it is. Such is … Continue reading

Glimpsing the Future of the Cloud at Dreamforce 2012 (#DF12)

Dreamforce is a landmark event every year. It’s certainly the year’s most important cloud event – and, beyond that – it’s just a scene. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, after all, will kick off the conference’s opening day. A technology conference … Continue reading