When I first tried an early generative AI tool back in 2019, I was amazed at what it could do. The prose it created was grammatically correct, fluent, and convincingly human. But I was more amazed by its potential, thinking, “If it’s this good now, how good will it be in a few year’s time?” Roll on to late 2022 and early 2023, and of course we all…

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to soar. With a global skills gap threatening the security of organizations, programs like Okta’s What’s Next initiative are more important than ever. What’s Next by Okta Learning is designed to close the skills gap, offering individuals the…

In October 2023, Okta and our integration partner Yubico jointly announced Yubico FIDO Pre-reg, which delivers pre-enrolled YubiKeys for phishing resistance and a streamlined passwordless onboarding experience for enterprises. Following several months of Early Access to select customers and continued investments, this first-to-market service will…

What is Public Key Pinning? Normally, traffic between a client application and its server-side relies on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). While this mechanism is sufficient for most internet traffic, the Okta Secure Identity Commitment requires us to consider advanced, persistent, targeted attackers, even including nation state-level actors. Okta…

Nonprofits acquire new technology with optimism, looking forward to how these newly obtained tools will strengthen their operations and amplify their impact. Success with new technology is easily achievable for established nonprofits with big budgets and available technical skills. But for smaller organizations, which are often under-resourced and…

Realms is a new product that opens up a different approach to managing people in Okta’s Universal Directory. It introduces flexibility to managing users no matter how your business is growing. Whether this occurs through natural growth, M&A, or the introduction of new business units, the ability to seamlessly manage and delegate management of…

In the dynamic field of engineering, the journey to success is often filled with thrilling highs and challenging lows. Whether it’s the exhilaration of a breakthrough, the stress of balancing demanding projects, or the pressure of an urgent hotfix, engineers face numerous obstacles.  However, with the right guidance and support, many of these…

Authorization is evolving. Users demand more nuanced access controls and privacy, while security and compliance teams need precise permission management. Enter a new approach: Okta Fine Grained Authorization. Now, you can manage your teams’ need for precise permissions while maintaining independence from any Identity provider (IdP), including but…

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, we proudly mark a significant milestone in our company's journey toward greater diversity and inclusion: the establishment of our first Latinx Employee Network. This groundbreaking initiative represents a bold step forward in creating a more inclusive and representative workplace for all. Launching our Latinx…

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…