From partnering with our CEO, to coaching other executive assistants, Tanya Benvenuto, Okta’s director and chief executive assistant, embodies the power of supporting others. In this edition of Your Story Inspires, Tanya shares how she pushed through the challenge of being a young, single parent with the help of her mentor, and how she uses that…

Corporate data is a popular target for hackers, with over 9,600 breaches recorded between 2008-2019 in the U.S. alone. Not only are attacks growing in volume, but also in sophistication: A study by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) indicates that account takeovers increased by 79% between 2017 and 2018. Devastating attacks like these can…

As little as ten years ago, there was no real choice when it came to selecting a directory service. Microsoft Active Directory (AD) wasn't just the default option—it was the only option. This monopoly has since left businesses reliant on a static, on-premises solution that can’t easily scale or integrate with modern cloud-based applications. Now,…

Transparency provides room for honesty, improvement, and growth. Our fourth core value is “Be transparent,” so we share information widely across all levels of the company. Audrey Hoffman-Lekmine, our internal communications lead, embodies this core value by managing Okta’s internal communications strategy and coaching others on how to communicate…

Back in 1968, Boston Consulting Group founder Bruce Henderson wrote that “all organizations, like all organisms, must adapt to changes in their environment, or die.” Now, some 51 years later, these words ring truer than ever. Moving away from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud has become a must for most organizations—but facing and deploying…

We’re experiencing the rise of the API economy. Whether it’s for a backend system, partner-facing website, or a mobile application designed for customers, companies rely on APIs to share data with more end users than ever before. Unfortunately, APIs are proving to be a major point of vulnerability. This stems primarily from the fact that APIs are…

Have you ever tried to sign into an application just before an important meeting, only to use an incorrect password, get locked out of your account, and have to request IT to reset your password? Well, it’s safe to say you’re not alone. The average person has to remember at least ten passwords every day, and forgets an average of three passwords…

This series aims to help companies understand the basics of identity proofing and implement it effectively. In our first post, we explored how identity proofing has been defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). We also contextualized it within how companies validate the identities of their customers and prevent modern…

We’re very excited to take part in the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference this week. It’s where IT professionals and technology providers, across the diverse higher education landscape, come together to discuss solutions to the IT challenges facing higher ed institutions. Higher education institutions have dynamic user populations, from applicants,…

Integrity defines all that we do. Our third core value is to “Act with integrity” and treat our customers, partners, and communities with respect. Micah Silverman, senior developer advocate, has embodied this core value while on three different teams at Okta. Currently, Micah serves as a trustworthy developer evangelism speaker that is always…