Okta is constantly evolving our cloud infrastructure to meet the needs of our customers. We place reliability and scalability at the core of our design decisions for services that process billions of authentications per month. This article dives into how a recent project to remove one of our most heavily trafficked services yielded significant…

A simplified guide to the core features of Okta’s no-code workforce automation platform Okta Workflows has already saved customers an astounding $5 billion and 130 million1 hours by automating Identity processes. This powerful no-code automation and orchestration platform simplifies complex IT and security tasks, boosts efficiency, and improves…

The cloud Identity sprawl has changed the rules of Identity Security. As organizations move to the cloud and embrace more and more SaaS apps, Identity has become a jungle of users, entities, permissions, and activity. Managing this growing complexity is hard: siloed Identity data, sophisticated configurations, and a lack of visibility.    …

Security leaders today need to adopt a comprehensive approach to Identity-powered cybersecurity that extends beyond multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) to mitigate threats before, during, and after authentication-based attacks. This approach begins pre-authentication with a strong Identity posture capable of discovering…

TL;DR: Automation helps SMBs stay competitive and frees up valuable employee time to focus on critical initiatives. For many seeking to automate the workplace, no-code automation has been the solution. For more information on automation or where SMBsare investing, download our SMBs at Work 2024 report and read our Jumpstart Identity with…

When a potential breach becomes a concrete threat, the speed and efficacy of your response matter. According to IBM, the average cost of a data breach in 2023 was 4.45 million –– a 15% increase over the previous three years. Identity is central to preventing these costly outcomes, and it can play a powerful role in detecting and mitigating attacks…

Thoughtworks is a global software consultancy firm with a reputation for tackling tough projects. As Steve Quirke, Identity team lead, explains: “We’re here to build the products that differentiate our customers from the competition. Clients hire us for our ability to digitally transform global enterprises at scale by applying strategic consulting…

Identity governance has traditionally been considered a compliance-first toolset. For businesses looking to adopt an IGA solution, this has meant audit trails, thorough reporting, and access controls. But more recently, IGA’s security-driven role has grown. Savvy CISOs and CIOs recognize how the right solution can help safeguard an organization…

To provide their organizations with the strongest possible defense against the rising tide of sophisticated threats, security leaders need to adopt an approach to Identity-powered security that mitigates threats before, during, and after authentication-based attacks. Central to this approach is authentication itself –– specifically, the robust…

For years, Okta Workflows has had a thriving community of customers who have built flows and connectors for their orgs, solving simple and complex IT and security use cases at scale. We often see customers facing the same challenges and eagerly building their own solutions, workflows, and connectors, which spurs new innovation. The Workflows…