SaaS developers and builders, SaaS users, enterprise security teams, and Identity Providers may all play seemingly disconnected roles in a SaaS environment. But everyone can support a unified SaaS Security strategy by focusing on Identity.  Read on to learn a simple three-pronged approach for kicking off your own SaaS security strategy.  What is…

Understanding usability may be your missing evaluator when establishing a product’s value. Like tech stacks, a human’s ability to process information affects product performance. Usability principles streamline how users process information and evaluate how useful a product is. Establishing product value When thinking about adding more value to a…

Imagine you're a security or IT leader, and your organization's digital landscape is like a collection of Labubu blind boxes. Each box represents a new AI agent or automated workflow. You know there's a non-human identity (NHI) or machine learning model in there, and it's intended to do something beneficial, like accelerate the US Department of…

This blog post demonstrates using AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude) to describe what an Okta Workflows flow does. Using AI to describe a flow is helpful in several ways: You are new to Okta Workflows. Learn what a flow does (maybe the person who built it didn’t document it). Use AI to describe identity automation This blog post will use the…

As cyberthreats grow in complexity and frequency, the need for robust identity security has never been more critical. Identity-based attacks, such as compromised credentials and unauthorized access, pose significant risks to organizations. Protecting against these threats requires a proactive and intelligent approach that detects and responds to…

AI-powered agents are changing the way we live, work, and interact with technology. A recent report found that 82% of companies plan to integrate AI agents in 1-3 years, whether it’s assisting with customer service, automating processes, or even making decisions on our behalf. However, as AI becomes more autonomous, it introduces new security…

Gaining swift access to critical tools while maintaining least privilege is a cornerstone of Okta Identity Governance. Since our product's inception, we've consistently innovated to help end-users get the access they need faster and to empower admins to create and manage access policies that uphold a strong security posture and eliminate standing…

How many times have you clicked “Remember this device” only to be hit with an SMS code the next time you log in? It’s annoying, inconsistent, and exactly why so many people assume Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a friction-filled nightmare. But here's the truth: In today’s threat-heavy digital world, MFA isn’t optional. It’s essential…

Okta is thrilled to announce the General Availability of Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI (ITP) Detections for Super Admins, now included with the Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication SKUs. This new feature extends essential security detections to your most privileged accounts, reinforcing Okta's Secure Identity Commitment. Identity Threat…

Meet Sarah, a marketing manager at a medium-sized furniture company. Sarah remembers when she started as a marketing intern 10 years ago. She started her work days by entering her passwords multiple times, wrestling with cumbersome VPN connections, and submitting tedious access requests that could take days to fulfill. Today, her experience is…