Karthig Balendran

Karthig is a Group Product Manager on Okta's Access Management team, where he leads strategy and execution for Device Assurance, FastPass, and Okta Verify. His work focuses on strengthening Zero Trust security by making it easier for organizations to enforce device context and deliver phishing-resistant authentication. He’s passionate about bridging enterprise security and user experience, especially in complex, cross-platform environments. Before joining Okta, Karthig worked on Microsoft Teams and Intune. Outside of work, you can find him riding through the hills outside Seattle with his kids in tow.