Security. It’s a hard business. I’m not just talking about the endless patching, monitoring, and training. The constant sprint to remediate when a new CVE (Common Vulnerability and Exposures) notification drops, or the lingering fears that you’ll be called back to the office on your downtime to deal with a crisis.  No, it’s hard because it’s not a…

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, identity has never been more at the forefront. As we enter the last quarter of the calendar year and look ahead to 2024, the heightened security landscape means consumers and enterprises alike need to alter their cybersecurity ballgame. Every month, it seems, a high-profile security incident happens. Data…

      Passkeys are a replacement for passwords, and they are now supported on most platforms and operating systems. They’re also a feature of Okta Customer Identity Cloud powered by Auth0, which means your users can enjoy the convenience and security passkeys provide. In this article, you’ll learn: Why passwords are no longer adequate How passkeys…

We live in a time where remote work, BYOD trends, and a complex tech stack have become the norm. Identity providers play a vital role in this landscape; they serve to unite and secure your organisation. As the horizontal layer that spans your entire system, they provide a unique, single point of visibility and access control at the app level. So,…

The rise of Zero Trust architecture has brought new challenges to the table. With a Zero Trust approach, it's no longer sufficient to simply trust that a user's credentials are valid. Organisations must also verify the device itself to ensure that it meets their security standards. One key way to address this challenge is by enabling device login…

The password has been much maligned since its creation, and deservedly so. Even Fernando Corbató, the MIT computer scientist who created the password, said it had become “kind of a nightmare.” However, Corbató could not have conceived of the hundreds of passwords we now use and the proliferation of complex rules to overcome the weakness of the…

For over a decade, Okta has led the way companies access data and apps in the cloud, allowing organisations to securely transform into modern digital businesses. As we continue to innovate to protect our customers from identity threats like the rise of phishing attacks, we need to ensure they can harness the same technology to secure access at any…

In today's dynamic digital landscape, Zero Trust architecture has emerged as a critical paradigm shift. With the constant evolution of threats and the increasing complexity of digital environments, organisations must adopt a comprehensive security approach that challenges implicit trust. Zero Trust enables effective protection against advanced…