SAN FRANCISCO — April 2, 2019 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise, today at Oktane19, announced Okta Hooks, new functionality of the Okta Identity Cloud that enables developers to create custom integrations for the Okta Integration Network. From adding identity proofing and verification into consumer registration decisions to automating IT Service Management actions, Okta Hooks delivers advanced integration options by providing significant latitude for developers to customize and extend the reach and breadth of the Okta Identity Cloud. Okta Hooks is available in Early Access today.
The role identity plays in how developers create tailored, omni-channel customer experiences has expanded dramatically. But securing and customizing a central identity service within the context of a distributed, microservices architecture or a best-of-breed IT environment creates significant challenges for both developers and IT. Developers need to have the ability to modify identity policy or workflow, and integrate to any number of MarTech, CRM, ERP, HR or other business systems and processes, without taking on the security and resource burdens that come with an entirely custom-built identity and access management sys