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For today’s CIO, change is the name of the game. The old CIO playbook focused mainly on managing the technical stack and IT processes and launching new systems and technology. Then the pandemic came and exploded the way we work.  Suddenly entire workforces needed smooth and secure access from anywhere, and IT teams were expected to deliver. It…

The internet has never faced so much existential risk from people who want to harm companies and their users. While many organizations understand that there’s a link between identity and security, few fully grasp how foundational identity is to a modern security strategy. Organizations with gaps in their identity security are significantly more at…

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the world’s dependency on digital identity has grown exponentially. With identity as the foundation for all things security, it is important to understand what digital identity means. Digital identity is composed of two entities: users and their devices. Digital transformation and the rapid adoption of smartphones…

Apple recently announced support for Multi Device FIDO credentials - also called passkeys. Passkeys allow users a passwordless login to all of their iOS and macOS devices. Passkeys provide a better user experience across websites and apps, and enhance security by virtue of being a standards-based technology that–unlike passwords–is resistant to…

The window of opportunity to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change is closing. We’re seeing this now, as large parts of the world face record high temperatures and experience unprecedented natural disasters. Combating climate change is a collective effort that requires constant evaluation, adjustments, and transparency—and Okta is…

From financial impacts to disruptions in an organization's operations, cyber breaches have long had wide-ranging implications for enterprise companies. Due to the increased frequency of these breaches, the United States issued its first-ever executive order in 2021, calling for improvements to cyber security among organizations. In this new world…

A recent report from the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) revealed phishing attacks for the first quarter of 2022 exceeded one million—the highest on APWG record. As attacks increase, it’s reasonable to expect targeted phishing attacks to increase as well.  The U.S. government is defending itself against this growing threat via mandates and…

What a difference three years can make.  Since 2019, when we last came together in person for our annual Oktane conference, Okta has welcomed millions of new users, launched countless new features and integrations, acquired the authentication platform Auth0, and more than tripled our workforce.   But that was just the warm-up. Because this…

Identity is foundational for a successful move to the cloud and a key element of modern security. As an independent and neutral identity provider, Okta believes that technology delivers more value and security when it’s built to integrate and interoperate with other tools and software providers—which is why we’re a founding member of the Open…

Ever wonder what the “sweet spot” for conversions might be? And if so, what's your benchmark? In 2020, the global website conversion rate was 4.3%—surprisingly low. The goal of any successful marketing team should be to drive visitors to their website, then convert those visitors into customers and users. Clearly, this feat is not easy nor an…