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…

Governance shouldn't be complicated, yet many organizations find it a source of frustration. They often find themselves tangled in manual processes, outdated systems, and compliance headaches, struggling to balance security, agility, and scalability. But what if governance worked differently? What if it were embedded in your identity flow,…

A fresh start? If only such things were possible. But when that’s out of reach, a fresh perspective may be the next best thing. That’s what we’re offering today. You probably haven’t come here with full context. You may have followed a headline, a press release, or a link from your CISO. Let’s define the problem first. As security technologists,…

While agentic artificial intelligence (AI) brings new opportunities for efficiency and innovation, it also introduces a new challenge in cybersecurity: securing non-human AI identities. Just as human identity governance is critical for compliance and security, end-to-end identity security for AI agents is no longer optional — it's essential to…

Some questions only need a yes or no answer. If you call a restaurant and ask, "Could I make a reservation for 2 PM?" Some reasonable responses would be "Yes," "No," or "We only have outside seating available. Is that okay?" You'd likely be surprised to hear: "Yes, but a party of odd numbers should reserve a seat at the front of the restaurant,…

Are you looking for more granularity in managing how you configure Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI? We understand that security is a team effort, and different administrators have different responsibilities. To better align access with these responsibilities and adhere to the principle of least privilege, Okta has released a new capability…