#lifeatokta

At Okta, technology is at the heart of everything we do. We value innovation as one of our core values, and our mission has always centered around enabling everybody to use any technology safely. As a technology company, we strive to have a people-first philosophy and offer a wide range of benefits, from personal well-being to innovative…

After 11 years of Oktane, I’m still left awed and inspired by the global community of Identity experts who come together to discuss the opportunities ahead for the industry and learn what’s next for Okta. But this year was different.  The past several months have been one of the most consequential times in the industry I’ve ever witnessed. After…

When were you last recognized at work? Was it to celebrate a big achievement or milestone along the way, or for lending a helping hand? We all want to be seen and valued for our contributions.  At Okta, we’re building a culture of recognition, and our Oktappreciate program provides a global platform for our people to express gratitude and…

In today's rapidly evolving tech industry, women continue to face unique challenges and underrepresentation. To build and nurture a culture of diversity, technology companies need to provide platforms for employees of all identities to develop skills, learn from each other, and celebrate their achievements. One such powerful tool is tech talks. …

From the plans for Okta’s expansion across Asia, to the biggest challenges facing the industry, our Vice President, Asia,Neville Vincent, elaborates on these questions as well as what to expect when joining his team.   We are so excited you joined Okta! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? I am very fortunate to be in Asia…

Take a moment to imagine: for the smallholder farmers who supply 80% of food to emerging nations, what a difference it would make if they had timely, targeted agricultural research available at their fingertips—local weather reports, detailed climate data, and insight into when to sow and when to harvest. Or think about how valuable it would be to…

Nonprofit organizations know what services and support their communities need. Given access to technological empowerment, this expertise enables them to envision and execute purpose-built innovations that solve specific problems. But such technology isn’t always within reach for budget-constrained nonprofits. They face ongoing challenges keeping…

Smallholder farmers are crucial to addressing global issues like climate change, food insecurity, and poverty. These farmers are responsible for feeding 80% of people living in lower-income countries but often live on a daily income of just $2. Their lack of access to relevant and timely information at scale makes it increasingly difficult for…

Over the past decade, we’ve established ourselves as the global leader in identity by simplifying the complex process of validating, managing, and safeguarding the identities of employees, customers, and users of apps and cloud services. At the same time, we’ve seen Okta’s global partner ecosystem evolve to better serve organizations undergoing…

On September 15th, Okta and Auth0 co-sponsored the Girls in Tech conference (GITCON), the signature, eponymous event of one of our nonprofit partners, focused on eliminating the gender gap in tech. This is the first joint event that Auth0 and Okta have sponsored, and we could not be more excited about how our teams have come together. As we…