Cyberattacks on government agencies are not only increasing in volume, but in sophistication. In 2019, ransomware incidents cost agencies $7.5B, and in 2020, the Federal Trade Commission reported a 3,000% increase in fraudulent application activity targeted at agencies.The escalating frequency and intensity of cyber threats are driving…

Yes, remote work and digital transformation increase collaboration, but it also introduces higher risks for security breaches. In 2020, every industry experienced a shift in how and where they work, and unfortunately, healthcare was no exception. Shifting to virtual support, overnight, ushered in a wave of rapidly deployed apps and remote access…

Customer expectations are higher than ever. UX stats show, 88% of online shoppers say that, after having a bad user experience, they wouldn’t return to a website. Customers expect a tailored digital experience that’s secure, but also allows them access to the applications they need—from whichever device is nearby.  To that end, your application's…

Last year, global translation and localization company Welocalize added an extra layer of authentication to its client portal by teaming up with Okta. Now, Welocalize is delivering an easy-to-use portal experience that also meets its clients’ stringent information security (infosec) and data security needs. That extra layer is Okta Single Sign-On,…

The ultimate assurance for High Impact systems  FISMA demands the most rigorous security controls for systems and data categorized as High Impact under FIPS 199. That’s why FedRAMP’s High Impact Level authorization is the most rigorous for any cloud provider to achieve. It’s the ultimate assurance for federal agencies to confidently adopt modern,…

Spend five minutes with John Zissimos (AKA JZ), and three things become clear: this is someone with an inspired approach to people, culture, and leadership. He believes in data-driven creativity, is a master at designing and building digital ecosystems, and is one of the best storytellers I’ve personally ever encountered. Most importantly, his…

In 2020, we shared a list of public commitments to drive tangible change for racial justice and equity. These efforts included: assembling a Racial Justice and Equity Employee Advisory Board to guide Okta’s $3M, three-year grant commitment specifically to support racial justice  creating workforce development programs designed for and with BIPOC…

From the moment Okta for Good was founded, its mission became a core part of Okta’s purpose—and that mission has never felt more vital and urgent than it does now. Our world today is facing numerous challenges, from rising economic inequality and racial injustice to climate change and the ongoing global pandemic. These issues don’t occur in…

Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) and Workforce Identity solutions are both considered critical systems. Bugs, downtime, and vulnerabilities can all impact your metrics around customer success. In addition to the core features and functions, customers want to have the tools necessary to manage and operate their systems. For most…

Each month we’re highlighting one of the founders of Okta Ventures’ portfolio companies. You’ll get to know more about them and learn how they work with Okta. This month we’re speaking with Ranjan Reddy. What is Bureau and what is your mission? Bureau is ushering in a new era of frictionless, fraud-free transactions that deliver unprecedented…