Okta Badges vs. Okta Certification: Understanding the difference and why you should get one

Okta Training recently released Skill Badges and Super Badges, and I wondered, ”What are these cool new badges, and how are they different from Okta Certifications?”  I’ve personally earned several Okta Certifications, and while badges and certifications demonstrate expertise in Okta's platform, they serve different purposes and carry different…

Securing privileged Active Directory accounts with Okta

In today’s hybrid IT landscape, Active Directory (AD) remains a cornerstone for Identity management. However, privileged AD accounts present a significant security risk if not managed properly.  That’s why we’re pleased to announce that AD integration with Okta Privileged Access is now available in Early Access. With this feature, organizations…

New secure Identity integrations streamline advanced protection for your most critical applications

As cyberthreats become more advanced by the day, securing your organization’s most critical applications requires more than single sign-on (SSO). Today, you need deeper security integrations to protect your apps — from managing user privileges to uncovering hidden risks and rapidly containing threats with built-in remediation and Universal Logout…

Launch Week ‘25: Showcase edition

Innovation never stops, and neither do we. As cyberthreats evolve, Identity remains the first line of defense. That’s why, during this Launch Week, we’re unveiling the latest advancements in Identity Security — designed to streamline access management and deliver seamless, secure experiences.  Whether you’re securing your workforce, customers, or…

Stay secure with FastPass and Trusted App Filters

Phishing resistance first Phishing-resistant authentication is the current baseline for secure authentication, which means FIDO/WebAuthn, FastPass, PIV/CAC, etc. This post will focus on how those already meeting this baseline can take security to the next level. Passwords, SMS, push notifications, and one-time codes are vulnerable to much less…

Identity 25 U.S. Public Sector honorees: Part 1, MVPs of digital services and fraud defenses

The Identity 25 report is an annual milestone that reflects Okta’s commitment to security, privacy, and user empowerment in the Identity community. I’m thrilled to see the recognition of the U.S. public sector’s innovation in Identity standards and the people who are securing the future of Identity. Ryan Galluzzo, the Identity program lead at the…

Insights from our experience: Okta deploys Okta Device Access

  Last year, Okta successfully deployed Okta Device Access in a phased rollout, bringing the best of Okta’s simple, secure authentication experience to the device login touchpoint. What better way is there to stand behind the value of our solution than by leveraging our technology internally at Okta? Okta Device Access offers many critical…

Realms: A new, flexible way to manage your organization 

Okta’s vision for Universal Directory includes providing a centralized approach to Identity management that allows customers to integrate any technology stack into a comprehensive, central cloud directory for unified management. In today’s world, unified Identity management is increasingly challenging. Relying on a workforce composed of employees,…

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