In today’s digital-first world, small- and mid-sized businesses are navigating an evolving landscape of cyberthreats, rising customer expectations, and growing operational complexity. Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) are emerging as non-negotiable approaches to addressing these challenges.  …

A new year is almost here, and with it come new resolutions, possibilities, and — regrettably — threats.  No, threat  actors won’t just change their ways with the flip of the calendar. Instead, they’ll double down on what’s been working and experiment with new ways of evading detection and exploiting vulnerabilities.  While we can’t anticipate…

Okta’s Financial Grade Identity™ is increasingly relevant in a world where financial fraud is on the rise. It’s crucial for businesses to protect their users and help keep sensitive data, like banking details or personal identification, only accessible to the right individuals.  Financial Grade Identity™ aims to provide a robust, seamless…

Perhaps more than any other service industry, financial services (FSI) has seen a profound change in the way customers interact with its offerings. Bricks-and-mortar branches are vanishing, giving way to always-on digital experiences that customers expect to access anywhere and from any device.  As a generational shift in customers takes place,…

In today’s rapidly expanding digital landscape, managing and securing access to sensitive data is increasingly crucial and complex. Identity-related vulnerabilities continue to be a leading cause of security incidents, with over 77% of breaches linked to Identity issues.  While organizations continue adopting more sophisticated SaaS applications…

An open door for attacks Identity-based attacks are a rising threat, and every organization is responsible for protecting itself. What do we mean? Just as you have a door and a lock at home, Identity security protects your cloud and SaaS assets: It’s the external perimeter of your organization’s assets. Identity security means controlling who…

Here’s the third blog in our series detailing how focusing on Identity can help your organization improve end-user experiences and meet consumer expectations. On its third anniversary, we look back at the Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience (CX) and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government, which highlights the U.S…

In this guest post, Thoughtworks’ CISO Nitin Raina and Head of Security Architecture Nazneen Rupawalla share their outlook on the security landscape for 2025, including emerging risks and fresh approaches to confronting them. As security leaders, we’re always monitoring for new threats looming just over the horizon. To protect our business and our…

The inaugural Okta SaaS Startup Competition, held at Oktane24 in Las Vegas, celebrated groundbreaking innovations in Identity security and application development. Focused on fostering early-stage startups, this competition provided a platform for companies leveraging Identity-enabled workflows to present their solutions to a global audience.    …

As champions of product innovation and customer experience, chief product officers, directors, and strategists play a strategic role in delivering products that make it easy for customers to solve their everyday challenges. However, competition in the SaaS industry is fierce. Unique features serve as competitive differentiators, but customers and…