This update was posted at 8:50 AM, Pacific Time. ++ On March 22, 2022, nearly 24 hours ago, a number of screenshots were published online that were taken from a computer used by one of Okta’s third-party customer support engineers. The sharing of these screenshots is embarrassing for myself and the whole Okta team.  In this post, I want to provide…

This update was posted at 6:31 PM, Pacific Time. ++ As we shared earlier today, we are conducting a thorough investigation into the recent LAPSUS$ claims and any impact on our valued customers. The Okta service is fully operational, and there are no corrective actions our customers need to take.   After a thorough analysis of these claims, we have…

Since March of 2020, organizations worldwide have turned to technology to stay afloat during the interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies rushed to support remote working, enabling new online experiences to stay connected to employees and to transact with customers.  Cutting-edge tech solutions, once considered only by “early…

In late January 2022, Okta detected an attempt to compromise the account of a third party customer support engineer working for one of our subprocessors. The matter was investigated and contained by the subprocessor. We believe the screenshots shared online are connected to this January event. Based on our investigation to date, there is no…

As businesses grow, the number of teams and apps will inevitably grow with them. And that means tackling the administrative challenges that come with growing teams. To that end, Okta’s delegated administration experience with custom admin roles is now generally available (GA), with an updated UX and expanded functionality that all customers can…

The Okta Workflows team has released new features to help you build and customize Workflow and Automatons. Read on for details about these two new capabilities:  Flow backup to GitHub or Google Drive 17 new Workflows events in the System Log Flow backup to GitHub and Google Drive Flow backup allows Workflows builders to export flows and folders in…

Organizations have had to adapt quickly and act decisively to deliver best-in-class digital experiences for their customers. In this expanding landscape, it's clear that customer identity and access management (CIAM) is a proven differentiator. Those that stayed ahead of the curve have set examples and learned lessons that others can follow,…

It has been an exceptionally trying time in our world recently as the Russian invasion in Ukraine continues to escalate. Okta stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and with all those impacted by war, and we hope for a swift end to the crisis and return to safety for all. The safety of our employees, partners, customers, and their…

As the pandemic turns a new corner and many companies share their “return to office” plans, employees are looking for guidance as they navigate this new world. Unlike many other companies, Okta’s “return to office” plans don’t revolve around our physical locations. While our offices around the world are removing capacity limits and welcoming…

Each month we’ll highlight one of the founders of Okta Ventures’ portfolio companies. You’ll get to know more about them and learn how they work with Okta. This month we’re speaking with Bel Lepe of Cerby. What is Cerby and what is your mission? Cerby is a security automation company and our focus is on making security every employee’s business…