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…

Win Business Customers with Enterprise-Ready Identity TL;DR: Okta has launched the Okta Customer Identity Cloud, powered by Auth0, with support for two use cases: Consumer Apps and SaaS Apps. This article explores the SaaS Apps use case and capabilities, as well as how product and engineering leaders can accelerate growth with an identity solution…

I’m honored to share that Okta was named a Leader by Gartner® in the 2022 Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management report for the sixth consecutive year, and positioned highest on the Ability to Execute axis. This is also the second year in a row Okta is placed highest on the Ability to Execute axis, which we believe demonstrates our strong focus on…

At Okta, we are committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) across all levels. To accomplish this, we are continuing to devote our energies to equitable design, facilitating and operationalizing high-impact initiatives that create equitable processes, inclusive behaviors, and an organization of high-performing, balanced teams. Okta’s…

“Hello, give me your name, address, shoe size, motorcycle and boots.” Now, we can all agree that approaching a first date like you’re the Terminator is not going to go very well. No one likes to be bombarded with personal questions as soon as they sit down — let alone by a stranger they’ve just met. Yet this is how most brands approach those first…

Technology simplifies things. Think about your smartphone. With a few taps of its screen, you can eliminate the drudgery of everyday life, like cooking and cleaning. It provides instant access to information you need, like commute times and stock prices.  Identity is another example of a modern approach. Today, strategies around your customer…