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While organizations have traditionally focused on securing human users, a new challenge has emerged that demands immediate attention: non-human identities (NHIs). Service accounts, API keys, tokens, and machine-to-machine connections have become prime targets for attackers. These identities operate silently in the background of your organization,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

What if you could stop Identity-based attacks before they even begin? Today’s cyberthreats move fast, targeting on-premises infrastructure, cloud services, SaaS applications, and non-human identities. Security teams need an Identity-centric approach that doesn’t just react to attacks but actively reduces risk. That means having the right tools to:…

Safeguarding personal and business information is more crucial than ever as digital technology becomes increasingly prevalent. Identity serves as the primary security boundary for enterprise and consumer applications. As cyberattacks and data breaches continue to rise, protecting sensitive data has become a key priority for individuals and…

In 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued new requirements concerning Identity and Access Management (IAM). The intent was clear: to protect institutional and customer data by requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA) or equivalent measures. In practice, however, the strengthening of Identity-based security has been…

In today’s sophisticated threat landscape, it’s become clear that to get security right, you have to get Identity right. As a matter of fact, over 80% of data breaches involve compromised Identity.* Okta takes a comprehensive approach to modern Identity security, as evidenced by our Secure Identity Commitment. This commitment is bolstered by four…

Organizations often treat human and non-human identities (NHIs) as separate security challenges. This siloed approach made sense in traditional data centers. However, the rapid adoption of cloud services and SaaS applications has fundamentally changed how identities interact and how to secure them. Managing human and machine identities separately…