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This is the third in our blog series on trust/security and human rights. Visit our first blog, Beyond Compliance: Elevating Okta’s ESG with security and trust, to learn more about Vice President of Security Trust and& Culture Ben King’s take on what trust means to him, his team’s mandate, and more. Visit our second blog, 3 ways Okta can help…

At Okta, our commitment to 100% renewable electricity spans across our operations — from our offices to our remote workforce, and even the third-party cloud providers we rely on. But we don’t stop at just clean energy. When we purchase renewable electricity certificates (RECs), we actively seek out those with added social impact: Supporting…

If you're an IT or security professional, you're no stranger to the constant flow of requests, new users, and systems to manage. This challenge has compounded in today’s fast-paced digital economy as businesses rely heavily on collaboration with external partners. Whether it’s resellers, distributors, or third-party vendors, these relationships…

Four days before the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, his predecessor President Joe Biden issued an executive order that aimed to create a national cybersecurity strategy across federal agencies, private businesses, and critical infrastructure sectors. While President Trump has been quick to roll back other executive orders in his…

Non-human identities (NHI), including machine identities, service accounts, API keys, and automation tools, play a critical role in modern cloud environments and enterprise applications. Yet, the proliferation of secrets—like hardcoded credentials, tokens, and certificates—introduces security risks that can be exploited if not properly managed. As…

Research by Okta Security found that organizations targeted by prolific threat actors almost always enroll their users in phishing-resistant methods of sign-in. Given the low cost and complexity of moving users to stronger authenticators, why wait to be targeted? Okta research has found that while the rate of growth in MFA adoption is slowing, the…

Today, the White House released its Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the executive order aims to strengthen and promote innovation in cybersecurity while promoting the safety and resilience of the digital tools agencies rely on. We are…

As you look ahead to 2025, we’re proud to offer last year’s progress as a practical guide for organizations aiming to proactively address Identity security challenges, implement innovations, and build resilience against evolving threats. When we introduced the Okta Secure Identity Commitment in early 2024, we formalized our mission to lead in the…

A new year is here, and with it come new resolutions, possibilities, and — regrettably — threats.  No, threat actors won’t just change their ways with the flip of the calendar. Instead, they’ll double down on what’s been working and experiment with new ways of evading detection and exploiting vulnerabilities.  While we can’t anticipate every…

In today’s rapidly expanding digital landscape, managing and securing access to sensitive data is increasingly crucial and complex. Identity-related vulnerabilities continue to be a leading cause of security incidents, with over 77% of breaches linked to Identity issues.  While organizations continue adopting more sophisticated SaaS applications…