Okta Privileged Access launches in Asia Pacific

The rise of cloud technology has transformed how organizations across Asia build applications, connect with customers, and engage digitally. However, with this growth comes new security risks. Overpermissioned users, mismanaged privileges, and shared accounts present security and visibility problems for organizations.

That’s why privileged access management (PAM) is such a hot technology in Asia Pacific. Cognitive Market Research predicts Asia Pacific will account for nearly a quarter of the global market for PAM this year, and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) across the region will be 24.5% from 2024 to 2031.

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Okta Privileged Access for organizations across Asia Pacific. Okta Privileged Access allows you to unify access and governance policies, meet compliance requirements, and enforce zero-standing privileges for servers, infrastructure, and SaaS application service accounts — all while keeping things simple for users and admins.

What sets us apart? Unlike traditional PAM tools built for on-premises legacy environments, the Okta solution is built for the cloud from the ground up. Plus, it’s fully integrated with Okta’s unified Workforce Identity platform.
 

Here are five reasons Okta Privileged Access stands out from traditional PAM solutions.

Unified control with a single source of truth

Supervising access management, governance, and privileged access has traditionally required multiple platforms, creating complexity and risk. Okta Privileged Access consolidates these functions into a unified platform, providing a single source of truth for Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance and Access (IGA), and PAM.

With this unified approach, security teams gain clearer visibility and tighter control while reducing vulnerabilities caused by fragmented systems. Administrators can effortlessly manage Identity-related functions in one place, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing error rates.

Born cloud native for modern, agile security 

Okta Privileged Access is not a retrofitted solution; it’s been cloud native from day one. This ensures seamless alignment with modern cloud infrastructures in organizations scaling their operations. 

Okta Privileged Access supports policy-based, just-in-time access (with optional per-connection multi-factor authentication) to Linux and Windows server infrastructure deployed in data centers or multi-cloud environments.

Deploy in days, not weeks 

Traditional PAM deployments can take weeks — or even months. Lengthy delays complicate compliance efforts and increase risks. Okta Privileged Access resolves this with deployment capabilities tailored for today’s fast-paced business environment.

IT teams can deploy the solution within hours or days, enabling rapid time-to-value. Features like delegated administration further streamline adoption, allowing non-technical teams to manage privileged resources autonomously and reducing dependence on specific administrators.

Holistic view of Workforce Identity 

Okta Privileged Access goes beyond protecting accounts — it integrates with the Okta Workforce Identity Cloud to deliver a 360-degree view of Workforce Identity. IT leaders and security professionals gain in-depth insights into user activity across all access points, simplifying risk management and compliance processes.

This holistic approach empowers organizations with deeper visibility into vulnerabilities and patterns, enabling proactive responses to emerging threats.

Empower developers without disrupting workflows

Modern security practices must go beyond protecting resources; they also need to consider productivity, especially for developers. Okta Privileged Access bridges the gap between security teams and developers by enabling secure workflows without compromising efficiency. The solution makes it easy for developers to onboard resources and securely access privileged accounts without disrupting their productivity, while security teams can define access policies to meet compliance requirements.

Taking the Next Step

We think we’ve got something special with Okta Privileged Access, and we’re excited to bring it to our customers across Asia Pacific. If you want to learn more:

• Download our executive brief.
• Read our technical datasheet.
• Talk to your Account Team about doing a proof of concept.

If you want to chat or arrange a demo, please contact me or one of the Okta Sales team members.