As the leading independent Identity provider, Okta has successfully established Identity as a strategic security control plane by effectively working with ecosystem vendors in the spirit of Zero Trust. This approach has allowed us to provide the blueprint for Zero Trust transformation through end-to-end, context-aware security. It also helps…

Today, at our annual Partner Summit, Okta recognized 30 partners from around the globe as Identity innovators, growth accelerators, and customer champions.  “At Okta, we view our partner ecosystem as a force multiplier. That’s why we’re putting our partners at the heart of our growth and innovation strategy,” said Bill Hustad, Senior Vice…

The scope of regular digital activities is more vast today than ever before, and growing daily. As these interactions evolve and expand, so does the need for robust digital Identity solutions. Managed Identity solutions providers (MISPs) help businesses streamline Identity management with comprehensive solutions, ensuring continuous security and…

In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats, organizations must operate on the premise that no user or device should be trusted by default. Every login attempt must be rigorously validated, including the secure state of the device requesting access. One of the cornerstones of Zero Trust is understanding the context of devices and…

In a previous blog about Okta Identity Security Posture Management, we discussed the challenges and potential solutions that enterprises face when dealing with local account management and security. Today, we’ll look into an example of a solution for security teams, regardless of the application that creates local users. What we’ll explain is…

Local accounts in cloud and SaaS apps — user accounts created directly within apps rather than through Okta — pose a significant risk to organizations. These accounts increase the attack surface, giving threat actors more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and critical systems.  Security teams…

What’s the best way to bring generative AI to your products and services? If you’re lucky enough to have a few billion dollars lying around, your launch deadline is a handful of years away, and you have access to the world’s best artificial intelligence (AI) engineers, then you’re all good. You can create your own generative AI foundational model…

In a little over a year, generative AI has shapeshifted from fringe concept to must-have for many companies. According to McKinsey, 65% of organizations regularly use the technology in at least one function in 2024, a proportion that had doubled since its previous survey just 10 months prior. It’s no surprise, given AI’s attractive efficiency and…

We at Okta are striving to safely use and develop artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen the connections between people, technology, and our community. When it comes to AI innovation, we aim to live our core values and harness the power of AI in a way that reflects said values. This kind of thinking is part of our DNA. That’s why we’re pleased…

The modern workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the rise of digital work and the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, the traditional concept of relying on a secure network perimeter has rapidly diminished.  Employees are no longer confined to the office. They can access corporate resources from anywhere, at any time, and…