API is an acronym that stands for “application programming interface,” and it allows apps to send information between each other. While there are numerous protocols and technologies involved, the underlying purpose of APIs is always the same: to let one piece of software communicate with another.  APIs (sometimes described as web services) work in…

Last week, we shared some advice for better managing identity lifecycle processes with some key steps for optimizing full-circle identity processes. In this post, we’ll dig into common challenges surrounding access grants. No matter how mature your access management practices are, IT and security teams are constantly confronted with questions like…

This is the second blog post in our Adapt to the Cloud Operating Model series.  Identity is at the heart of any organization; it forms the foundation for a productive and secure workforce, and it enables digital teams to build lasting and scalable customer experiences. In the cloud, identity isn’t just about people—it covers the full spectrum of…

No, we don’t have a crystal ball. And in such cases, in lieu of making predictions, it’s smarter to start asking questions. So we partnered with Pulse to ask IT executives from some of the world’s largest organizations exactly what they were thinking, and what keeps them up at night about business and technology after Covid-19. Read on to glean a…

It has been an unexpected year. From COVID-19 and global calls for racial justice, to catastrophic fires from Australia to the West Coast of the U.S., we are living in unprecedented and challenging times. We are seeing continuous, urgent, and growing needs across the globe.  For many of us, the last few months have been a difficult journey, but…

Attribute-based access control (ABAC) is an authorization model that evaluates attributes (or characteristics), rather than roles, to determine access. The purpose of ABAC is to protect objects such as data, network devices, and IT resources from unauthorized users and actions—those that don’t have “approved” characteristics as defined by an…

The pharmaceutical industry is changing. Customers want easier access to pharmaceutical data, increased control over their own healthcare, and the knowledge that their sensitive medical information is protected by the strongest security possible. It’s a big ask, but thanks to a significant digital transformation with a keen focus on identity,…

The innovation and vision of Okta customers is what drives our product road map. Their rigorous requirements and need to securely connect people and technology sit at the foundation of our business and product strategy. Each year at Oktane, we share our latest product announcements and innovations, and are joined by customers who share their…

At Okta, we love to secure access to everything from a single platform. This, of course, includes on-premises apps. As spoiled here, our specialists wanted to weigh in on how OAG is at its best when paired with the features that make up the Okta platform. In other words, we’re giving you the Secret Sauce! This month, Senior Curriculum Developer,…

Government institutions generally rely on a mix of applications to serve employees and citizens. An institution responsible for insurance, for example, may have different applications for managing group benefits, submitting claims, and applying for extended coverage.  Often, user access to these applications is managed on a decentralized basis…