The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will take effect in California starting on January 1, 2020 in order to strengthen the protection of individuals’ personal information data in the face of a rapidly-evolving technological landscape and increased interconnectivity between organizations. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from the CCPA,…

If you’re like me and have been riding the tech innovation wave for years, you’re probably an avid user of Google Chrome. Many modern day employees are, and who wouldn't be? It’s fast, it syncs data—it’s awesome! With all this love for Chrome, it’s wise to be aware of the recent changes to the browser and how they might affect you. We’re writing…

  In April of this year, we dreamed up The Production Line as a place to capture the Okta features that might have been flying slightly below your radar, or possibly hiding in plain sight. But it was also a place to hear from you, our users, who had things to say about each of these features, as well as the series itself. Now that the year is…

Just like that, another year has come and gone—and what a year it was. So here’s a look at where we’ve been this year, how we’ve put you first in making you more secure, and where we’re headed next! It’s the Okta journey of 2019, in pictures. Enjoy!

If you’re familiar with Okta, you’ll know that giving back is an integral part of our company and people. Okta for Good, Okta’s philanthropic arm, is a prime example of how much Okta cares about giving back to our community and world. Okta for Good’s vision is “directing the best of Okta—our people, technology, and financial resources—to the…

At Okta, we are highly invested in the latest ideas and practices around authentication and security—and that requires some myth busting. This blog is the latest in a series of posts meant to tackle common misunderstandings and myths around single sign-on (SSO). See below for our full list of the myths we've seen (and busted!) around SSO. In…

At Okta, diversity, inclusion, and belonging—and identity—are important. We believe that fostering a culture of belonging starts among our own Oktanauts. One way to practice that is by being mindful of our belonging cues: verbal and non-verbal signals that create safe connections in the workplace and are critical in ensuring active participation…

Okta is home to an inspiring group of people. In this edition of Your Story Inspires, we’re excited to highlight Christopher Byers, legal counsel and People of Color recruiting committee volunteer, for believing that confidence is critical and bringing it to work each day. Read on to learn how Christopher channels his confidence into achieving his…

As cybercriminals become more refined in their quest to access workforce credentials, today’s businesses are under ever-increasing pressure to implement systems, tools, and processes that protect their sensitive data. These features need to be able to secure their employees without overburdening IT with excessive monitoring tasks. This is a tricky…

As you plan your travels home for the holidays, it’s apps like Priceline that help you get there. Recently they needed to make a move of their own from an on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. Priceline required a modern identity management solution with a thoughtful implementation. They also needed immediate ROI for their IT teams and a…