As the frequency and sophistication of cyberthreats continue to rise, organizations must urgently enforce phishing-resistant authentication protocols across every device and system.  Stolen credentials are the leading initial vector of attack in successful breaches, which means security teams need to arm themselves with a robust Identity strategy…

Between work and home, how many devices are you using every day? The proliferation of portable devices has magnified the cybersecurity challenges facing organizations of all sizes.  For many businesses, the challenges of managing and securing IT assets have been amplified by “bring your own device” policies. As a result, IT organizations often no…

From the beginning, Okta's vision has been to enable anyone to safely use any technology. With the rise of technology like AI, that vision now includes leveraging your choice of AI model on your data using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and semantic search. Many organizations use Active Directory (AD) as their Identity directory. For decades…

  We’re thrilled to announce that our team of Okta Certified Technical Architects was featured on the Nasdaq Tower in the heart of Times Square. This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence and the exceptional expertise of Identity professionals in the Okta ecosystem. View the full list of Okta Certified Technical Architects who were…

The pressure is on for CISOs to prove that security isn’t just a cost center, but a strategic driver of business growth and resilience. But justifying security investments to the board is an ongoing challenge, especially given the cost of managing risk and protecting organizational assets. It’s a delicate balancing act where CISOs must demonstrate…

Jen Waugh joined Okta in May 2024 as Senior Director, Security Culture. One of Jen’s primary responsibilities is to apply her wealth of experience — spanning cybersecurity, governance, compliance, and leadership — to create and foster a security culture as a driving force behind Okta’s continued maturation as a security company. Recognizing that…

In our SMBs at Work 2024 report, we explore how SMBs navigate today’s dynamic app landscape. Powered by anonymized data from over 18,000 companies and how they adopt thousands of applications in the Okta Integration Network, the report details how today’s growing companies are using applications and setting trends. Small and midsize businesses …

Though summer is winding down, the Okta Dublin office remains alive with energy and fresh experiences. We recently caught up with two of our summer interns, Ronan McNamara and Nina Concannon, to see how they took advantage of their time here and what made their internships special. Ronan McNamara: Embracing a role in business development Ronan…

By allowing consumers to securely share their financial information with trusted third-party providers like personal finance apps, open banking unlocks the trifecta of positive customer experience: greater convenience, more financial insights, and hyper-personalized services that improve how consumers move, manage, and make money.     In the era…

…now Generally Available A matter of Identity Security In today’s increasingly cloud-based world, Identity is the first, and in many cases, only persistent fingerprint enabling a user’s access to assets in the organization. As the control plane, Identity spans across the enterprise IT tech stack and intersects the data or access planes of device,…