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5 steps you need to take to be prepared for next year’s deadline DORA is set to transform the financial services sector by enhancing cybersecurity and operational resilience across the EU. Okta’s Stephen McDermid explains what DORA means for the finance sector and why many firms are turning to automation to manage the complex layers of regulation…

Security often gets a bad rap for slowing down productivity and hampering user experience (UX). At Okta, we know this couldn't be further from the truth. Today's CISOs are deeply committed to creating frictionless experiences for employees and customers, and we recently spoke with two of them to get their take on balancing these crucial business…

If a data breach happens at your organization,  you can’t afford to compromise on the speed and efficacy of your response. For the best possible defense against cybersecurity threats, security leaders need a comprehensive approach to Identity-powered security that supports risk mitigation in scenarios when would-be attackers have already exploited…

For healthcare organizations improving clinician efficiency affects patient outcomes, making it a necessity rather than a simple goal. Organizations are under immense pressure to streamline operations, enhance patient care, and maintain robust security measures. Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions have become criticalor achieving…

Between work and home, how many devices are you using every day? The proliferation of portable devices has magnified the cybersecurity challenges facing organizations of all sizes.  For many businesses, the challenges of managing and securing IT assets have been amplified by “bring your own device” policies. As a result, IT organizations often no…

The pressure is on for CISOs to prove that security isn’t just a cost center, but a strategic driver of business growth and resilience. But justifying security investments to the board is an ongoing challenge, especially given the cost of managing risk and protecting organizational assets. It’s a delicate balancing act where CISOs must demonstrate…

In our SMBs at Work 2024 report, we explore how SMBs navigate today’s dynamic app landscape. Powered by anonymized data from over 18,000 companies and how they adopt thousands of applications in the Okta Integration Network, the report details how today’s growing companies are using applications and setting trends. Small and midsize businesses …

By allowing consumers to securely share their financial information with trusted third-party providers like personal finance apps, open banking unlocks the trifecta of positive customer experience: greater convenience, more financial insights, and hyper-personalized services that improve how consumers move, manage, and make money.     In the era…

TL;DR: Automation helps SMBs stay competitive and frees up valuable employee time to focus on critical initiatives. For many seeking to automate the workplace, no-code automation has been the solution. For more information on automation or where SMBsare investing, download our SMBs at Work 2024 report and read our Jumpstart Identity with…

Robust Identity protection starts before attackers reach your digital front door.   Identity is the most common vector of attack for bad actors looking to improperly access sensitive information. Over 80% of breaches stem from some form of credential abuse, making the task of reliably authenticating Identity a core concern for security leaders in…