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SAML stands for Security Assertion Markup Language, an open standard that passes authorization credentials from identity providers (IdPs) to service providers (SPs). Put simply, it enables secure communication between applications and allows users to gain access with a single set of credentials. Before we can dive too deeply into what SAML is used…

As organizations around the globe accelerate their transition into a cloud-first, remote-workforce future, leadership teams are increasingly turning to their Chief Information Officers (CIO) to help them understand what comes next. CIOs are uniquely poised to answer the big questions, like: How do we unleash the full power of our enterprise data?…

Flexibility is at the core of any enduring success story. Companies that want to stand out in their industries need to be able to adjust to changing landscapes and user demands. But many organizations miss market opportunities due to the size, complexity, and limitations of their legacy platforms—in other words, their technical debt—and years of…

No matter how much you may love your users, you can’t trust all of them. With so many individuals and devices accessing your apps, and requests coming from various networks, there’s a real risk of bad actors slipping through the cracks. Single-sign on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are must-haves when it comes to modern security. To…

As we discussed in our first post, 4 Ways to Elevate Your Identity Game with Lifecycle Management, one of your first hurdles during an identity initiative often surrounds the management of your identity data. This challenge can be mitigated by moving towards a single source of truth for, not just your employees, but also contractors, partners, and…

Co-creators, collaborators, colleagues. Here at Okta, these words describe our customers as much as our team members. As you use our platform, products, and services to improve your identity and access management (IAM), you’re helping us uncover new opportunities to solve challenges, meet existing and emerging needs, and perfect what we do. In…

At Okta, trust and transparency are core to who we are as a company. These values critically inform the way we view our responsibilities to our customers and to the personal data of their users that they entrust to Okta. The keystone of our transparency is providing our customers with a clear understanding of how we collect, process, and secure…

There aren’t many workplace apps that have achieved the same widespread adoption Microsoft Office 365 has. Year over year, we see it topping our list of customer’s most popular applications—but it doesn’t come without its challenges. Most organizations have multiple Office 365 tenants, making it difficult to manage users across instances. In fact,…

All types of companies struggle to keep up with the increasing pace of change in today’s business environment, especially as dynamic workforces become more prevalent. At the same time, employee, partner, and customer expectations for frictionless (but still secure) experiences are soaring. In this 5-part blog series, we’ll review the pivotal role…

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were told by health and government officials to stay home and stay safe. Ironically, when it comes to corporate technology, home is one of the least secure places we can be. Allowing employees to work remotely can leave organizations susceptible to a number of security threats. And with the pandemic giving…