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How we’ve fortified security in Okta Developer Edition Service Securing customer-facing services or developer playgrounds is paramount in this age of software development. This post discusses various strategies and measures that we have adopted to fortify our Developer Edition Service. Join us as we walk you through our journey of establishing…

In our SMBs at Work 2024 report, we explore how SMBs navigate today’s dynamic app landscape. Powered by anonymized data from over 18,000 companies and how they adopt thousands of applications in the Okta Integration Network, the report details how today’s growing companies are using applications and setting trends. Small and midsize businesses …

For today’s tech leaders, the future of work isn’t just a hot topic; it’s an essential one. Understanding where work is heading lets us anticipate trends, adapt strategies, and stay competitive.  Fortunately, small-and-midsize businesses (SMBs) can give us a preview. SMBs lead the way in embracing new technologies, offering valuable insights for…

After 11 years of Oktane, I’m still left awed and inspired by the global community of Identity experts who come together to discuss the opportunities ahead for the industry and learn what’s next for Okta. But this year was different.  The past several months have been one of the most consequential times in the industry I’ve ever witnessed. After…

For today’s SaaS companies, the pressure to rapidly innovate and seamlessly scale is intense.  Evolving macroeconomic pressures mean SaaS companies need to do more with less. And every B2C innovation amps SaaS customer expectations. AI has further transformed the competitive landscape, presenting both an opportunity for product differentiation and…

When we founded Okta in 2009, integrating applications for our customers into Okta's identity management service was a top priority. We went beyond facilitating sign-in to cloud software and on-premises services by releasing thousands of pre-built integrations to help our customers tap into a wider breadth of applications and increase productivity…

I graduated from college in 2019 and was set on finding a job in the social good sector where I could combine my technical skills with mission-driven, equity-forward work. I wanted to combine my past experience working in the nonprofit space with my newfound love of computer science, but finding the right fit was a challenge. Then I found…

Over the past year, organizations have been under immense pressure to optimize customer experiences to keep pace with an increasingly digital-first world. But going digital from a customer-facing perspective isn’t an easy feat. It’s challenging, requiring tight integration across a wide range of technologies and cross-collaboration from many teams…

Single Sign-On (SSO) is a key component of any Identity & Access Management (IAM) stack, but it is only one piece of a much larger security puzzle. In order to secure your business’ data, you need to manage access to all services, not just those covered by SSO.  Shadow IT is the chink in your security armor Employees often break IT rules…

“Best-of-breed technology” refers to the leading applications, systems, or software in a niche or category.  When organizations take a best-of-breed (or “best-in-breed technology”) approach to building their technology stack, it involves selecting various tools that serve specific purposes. Put another way, instead of purchasing a product suite…