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This is the second in our blog series on trust/security and human rights. You can find our first blog here. Identity is the connection between people and technology, and it’s the front door to all digital interactions. As the threats we face evolve, Identity has become increasingly important to our communities and workplaces. Cybercriminals are…

Nonprofits acquire new technology with optimism, looking forward to how these newly obtained tools will strengthen their operations and amplify their impact. Success with new technology is easily achievable for established nonprofits with big budgets and available technical skills. But for smaller organizations, which are often under-resourced and…

At Okta, we highly value the unique skills and attributes veterans bring to the table. We understand that excellence is ingrained in the military ethos, and we believe veterans possess skills invaluable in driving our mission.  That’s why we’ve partnered with Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) to become a host company for active service members participating…

Tech is mission critical The pandemic was a major turning point in nonprofits’ use of technology. Remote work required organizations to quickly adopt new tools to sustain employee productivity at home and connect with those they support. In the field, services began to be delivered digitally or with more digital components — increasing ease of use…

Today, digital identities control access to an ever-growing number of applications and services, impacting — and to some degree governing — many aspects of our professional and private lives. And there is absolutely no doubt that digital identities are going to become more important in the months, years, and decades to come. Nonprofit…

Building a more secure world: Okta for Good’s $50 million, five-year commitment In a challenging year where we have seen rising cybersecurity threats, a growing cyber and tech talent gap, and an acceleration of climate emergencies, Okta for Good, Okta’s social impact and sustainability initiative, has continued to stay focused on the unique ways…

Barrier for nonprofits: Lack of technical resources Nonprofits uphold missions that make lasting impacts. Their services may be as critical as helping families access emergency shelter or as life-changing as providing a much-needed career opportunity. While focus areas may vary from organization to organization, they all share a commonality —…

Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum shared its Global Risks Report outlining the top ten risks over the next decade. Amidst climate, societal, and geopolitical risk, the list also included “widespread cybercrime and cyber insecurity.” Cybersecurity challenges are clearly some of the most critical issues of our time. Not only are they…

The Innovation Lab launched in 2021 with a bold mission: Empowering nonprofits with long-term, no-strings-attached support that includes financial investment, technology, and expertise. We believe this method enables nonprofits to make the greatest impact possible. It’s a new philosophy for philanthropy—and one that we put to the test with three…

Every week, reports of cyberattacks hit the news. While these headlines primarily focus on for-profit businesses, nonprofits are not immune. In 2021, U.S. businesses and public entities suffered 26,074 incidents, with a total cost of close to $2.6 billion, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.  Nonprofits make attractive targets…