If you're an IT or security professional, you're no stranger to the constant flow of requests, new users, and systems to manage. This challenge has compounded in today’s fast-paced digital economy as businesses rely heavily on collaboration with external partners. Whether it’s resellers, distributors, or third-party vendors, these relationships…

Four days before the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, his predecessor President Joe Biden issued an executive order that aimed to create a national cybersecurity strategy across federal agencies, private businesses, and critical infrastructure sectors. While President Trump has been quick to roll back other executive orders in his…

Each month, we’ll highlight one of the founders of Okta Ventures’ portfolio companies. You’ll learn more about them and how they work with Okta. This month, we’re speaking with Joel Bauman of Synqly. What is Synqly, and what is your mission? Synqly offers the first Integration Platform-as-a-Service (IPaaS) for security and infrastructure vendors…

Non-human identities (NHI), including machine identities, service accounts, API keys, and automation tools, play a critical role in modern cloud environments and enterprise applications. Yet, the proliferation of secrets—like hardcoded credentials, tokens, and certificates—introduces security risks that can be exploited if not properly managed. As…

As digital transformation accelerates and businesses push for rapid delivery of software features, DevSecOps has emerged as a critical practice. DevSecOps integrates development, security, and operations into a unified framework to deliver software quickly while maintaining security and reliability. However, even the most agile and efficient…

It is common for organizations to use accounts that are shared between multiple people to manage their social media presence. But the challenge for IT and Security teams is how to ensure proper use of these accounts. A social media account hijacking or credential compromise can cause significant damage to a brand’s image and reputation. Only…

In the age of AI and machine learning, self-learning models like PassGAN can make cracking passwords easier and quicker than conventional password-cracking tools. Organizations still using passwords are at risk. What comes to your mind when you hear qwerty, 123456, iloveyou?  If you guessed that these are some of the most common passwords…

Todd McKinnon, CEO and co-founder, shared the following communication with Oktanauts today.  Hi Everyone, I’m sharing a couple of important leadership updates as we march ahead in FY26 and prepare for the next phase in Okta’s growth.  Thank you, EugenioEugenio Pace has decided to retire at the end of March. Eugenio has been a leader, an innovator,…

In recent years, cyberattacks have increased significantly. Data breaches and phishing attacks have become common threats to individuals and businesses. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, organizations lost $12.5 billion to cybercrime in 2023 alone, a nearly $10 billion increase from 2019.  With no current way to protect…

Recognizing that IT teams need an approach to device management that is simple, secure, and scalable, Okta has integrated with Apple to deliver:  Seamless deployment that gets workforce members up and running quickly and securely Intuitive and cohesive user experiences that eliminate or lower productivity hurdles Enhanced security measures like…