In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats, organizations must operate on the premise that no user or device should be trusted by default. Every login attempt must be rigorously validated, including the secure state of the device requesting access. One of the cornerstones of Zero Trust is understanding the context of devices and…

In a previous blog about Okta Identity Security Posture Management, we discussed the challenges and potential solutions that enterprises face when dealing with local account management and security. Today, we’ll look into an example of a solution for security teams, regardless of the application that creates local users. What we’ll explain is…

Local accounts in cloud and SaaS apps — user accounts created directly within apps rather than through Okta — pose a significant risk to organizations. These accounts increase the attack surface, giving threat actors more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and critical systems.  Security teams…

What’s the best way to bring generative AI to your products and services? If you’re lucky enough to have a few billion dollars lying around, your launch deadline is a handful of years away, and you have access to the world’s best artificial intelligence (AI) engineers, then you’re all good. You can create your own generative AI foundational model…

In a little over a year, generative AI has shapeshifted from fringe concept to must-have for many companies. According to McKinsey, 65% of organizations regularly use the technology in at least one function in 2024, a proportion that had doubled since its previous survey just 10 months prior. It’s no surprise, given AI’s attractive efficiency and…

We at Okta are striving to safely use and develop artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen the connections between people, technology, and our community. When it comes to AI innovation, we aim to live our core values and harness the power of AI in a way that reflects said values. This kind of thinking is part of our DNA. That’s why we’re pleased…

The modern workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the rise of digital work and the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, the traditional concept of relying on a secure network perimeter has rapidly diminished.  Employees are no longer confined to the office. They can access corporate resources from anywhere, at any time, and…

When I first tried an early generative AI tool back in 2019, I was amazed at what it could do. The prose it created was grammatically correct, fluent, and convincingly human. But I was more amazed by its potential, thinking, “If it’s this good now, how good will it be in a few year’s time?” Roll on to late 2022 and early 2023, and of course we all…

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to soar. With a global skills gap threatening the security of organizations, programs like Okta’s What’s Next initiative are more important than ever. What’s Next by Okta Learning is designed to close the skills gap, offering individuals the…

In October 2023, Okta and our integration partner Yubico jointly announced Yubico FIDO Pre-reg, which delivers pre-enrolled YubiKeys for phishing resistance and a streamlined passwordless onboarding experience for enterprises. Following several months of Early Access to select customers and continued investments, this first-to-market service will…