June is Pride month, and given its importance to the gay community, it’s an ideal time to reflect on what the word “ally” means with regards to Underrepresented Groups (URGs). I am a straight white man who was born with massive intersectional privilege. This allows me to go through life without experiencing the discrimination or oppression, based…

Each year in the U.S., the month of June is dedicated to recognizing the LGBTQIA+ community—celebrating progress and reflecting on own history. Pride month started with a police raid on June 28, 1969, at Greenwich Village's Stonewall Inn in New York City. The following year, gay rights activists marked the first anniversary of the riots that…

We’re all familiar with SMS. If you’ve ever received a text message, you know what an easy form of communication it can be. That’s why SMS is also considered a great option as a second form of identity verification, known as SMS OTP or one-time passcode.  At Okta, we know that telephony is a critical part of the authentication experience for many…

Two years ago, the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many other Black Americans ignited nationwide protests and demands for change. In response, we affirmed our commitment to investing in our Black colleagues and communities and other systemically marginalized communities. When we made this pledge, we also promised to…

Much has been written about the Great Resignation, which some attribute to the COVID-19 pandemic, and others do not. But there’s one element that everyone agrees on, and it centers around two words for workers: choice and flexibility. Choice in where people work from, and flexibility in how they work. How can organizations accommodate these new…

During Earth Week this year, Okta employees heard from 2 distinguished, climate-focused organizations: CLIMA Fund and Solar Stewards. They addressed the root causes of climate change and how we can assist in developing local resilience to climate impacts. Learning from these organizations is a key piece of Okta’s current climate strategy. Why?…

This April, Okta celebrated Earth Week across our global offices. Consistent with our Dynamic Work strategy, we aimed for a celebration inclusive of employees in each office and remote workplace, every language and region. We included three key elements to our Earth Week: daily employee calls to action, in-person events, and virtual key notes. …

Today, as part of their Chrome Enterprise Connectors Framework, Google announced Okta as a key component of their Chrome Enterprise Recommended (CER) program. This program promotes a Zero Trust infrastructure through integrated security solutions using the Chrome OS and browser.  According to Google, “These integrations offer better protection for…

As Okta’s Chief Revenue Officer, I have the privilege of listening to customers and partners as they share their organization’s vision. I get inspired by their goals and purpose. I’m also grateful to witness the role Okta plays in helping them innovate at speeds like never before.  I’m not alone. It’s what drives Okta’s 5,000-plus employees around…

It might feel like mental health has recently gained new prevalence in our personal, professional, and societal conversations, but this topic has been growing in the public consciousness for decades. In fact, it has been more than 70 years since May was declared Mental Health Awareness Month—way back in 1949. People may not have discussed this…