It's clear to us all, we’re living and working in unprecedented times. COVID-19 has forced companies worldwide to be agile, adapting quickly to current events, changing the way they work, communicate, and plan for a puzzling future. But as we all adjust to this crisis, cybercriminals are taking full advantage, targeting both businesses and…

The entrepreneurial journey is often portrayed by the media as a glamorous transition from founding to funding to IPO. In movies and on TV, startups are buzzing innovation hubs with ping pong tables and kombucha on tap. Either that, or a company goes up in smoke, and then is profiled in a ruthless documentary series. But as every entrepreneur —…

Excited for Oktane20 Live? We are too! Wondering how exactly this live virtual conference thing works?? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll share our tips and tricks for navigating Oktane20 Live and getting the most out of the digital conference experience. And if you missed our What to Expect at Oktane20 Live (Part 1) post that covered our…

Nothing is more important than the health and safety of the Okta community, so Oktane20 is going virtual this year—available to anyone, free of charge. We couldn’t be more excited to share our great lineup of speakers, trainings, and networking opportunities. Check out the full, updated agenda on oktane20.com. This year, former Secretary of State…

It’s no secret that we’re experiencing a dramatic shift in the way we conduct business, the way we manage our workforce, and the way we interact with our customers. As companies worldwide respond to the unprecedented effects of COVID-19, we’ve seen these changes play out in how organizations accommodate both their employees and their customers…

As COVID-19 continues to spread, we are learning in real-time the true impact of the pandemic, and navigating how to best respond to and support those in need. As a global company supporting thousands of employees and customers around the world, Okta’s response to this crisis is multi-faceted and ongoing. Okta for Good, our company’s social impact…

If there’s one thing we took away from this year’s RSA Conference, it’s that privacy is top of mind for today’s organizations. But how can they abide by the many emerging privacy regulations without creating tedious user experiences? The answer: by adopting secure data handling practices that build user trust—while still providing delightful…

Many of today’s colleges and universities still rely on costly, outdated legacy systems to provide students, staff, and alumni with access to their resources—severely impacting user experience as a result. However, in the same spirit of continuous improvement these schools use to educate their students, that trend is shifting: 62% of education…

The global COVID-19 pandemic is causing all of us to work and live differently. At Okta, we care deeply about our community and are dedicated to putting the health of our employees, customers and partners first. Our thoughts are with those impacted, and all those at the frontlines taking care of people in need. We believe that the best way forward…

When we think of compromised API security, we typically see an image of a hoodie-wearing hacker toiling away in a darkened room, targeting a bank’s server. We can imagine them compiling a custom tool, launching it against the system, and celebrating as your 401k becomes theirs. Alternatively, we may even picture armies of hackers using…