Every year, vendors, solution providers, and practitioners are asked to absorb and utilize new technology, requirements, regulations—and new problem statements. And while this constant change attracts many of us, it can be daunting to find a consistent thread that pulls it all together. At Okta, we believe one of those threads is an identity-centric approach to security. Personally, I’ve lived and breathed in the identity world for more than two decades. When I joined Okta in 2010, this space was less clear, but even today I’m constantly reminded that Identity remains a complex and evolving concept. The one thing that’s become more clear? Identity is fundamental, and those who fail to understand its benefits and complexity will lag behind. It’s why Okta provides education and best practices around identity topics through resources such as the Identity 101 Index, it’s why Okta has been a member of the Identity.