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…now Generally Available A matter of Identity Security In today’s increasingly cloud-based world, Identity is the first, and in many cases, only persistent fingerprint enabling a user’s access to assets in the organization. As the control plane, Identity spans across the enterprise IT tech stack and intersects the data or access planes of device,…

A simplified guide to the core features of Okta’s no-code workforce automation platform Okta Workflows has already saved customers an astounding $5 billion and 130 million1 hours by automating Identity processes. This powerful no-code automation and orchestration platform simplifies complex IT and security tasks, boosts efficiency, and improves…

The cloud Identity sprawl has changed the rules of Identity Security. As organizations move to the cloud and embrace more and more SaaS apps, Identity has become a jungle of users, entities, permissions, and activity. Managing this growing complexity is hard: siloed Identity data, sophisticated configurations, and a lack of visibility.    …

Curious about what it's like to be a Product Manager intern at a leading tech company? My time at Okta was packed with valuable insights and practical experiences. Here are the five key lessons I learned that can elevate your product management career. But first, a little about me: Hey, there. I’m Nouf. I like to think of myself as a wearer of…

Across industries, organizations have sensitive customer operations that present challenges. These interactions extend beyond login. For example, updating account information, changing security and admin settings, accessing sensitive data, and executing transactions (e.g., money transfers) must deliver secure and user-friendly digital experiences…

Nearly two decades ago, the U.S. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) established a new identity policy for federal employees and contractors. Its goal was a strong, government-wide approach to secure both physical and logical access. Today, the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and Common Access Card (CAC) standards are…

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…

For our third edition of The Production Line, we’re looking at something old, made new again with the LDAP Interface. In essence, it’s a hybrid IT game changer. If this sounds like hyperbole, note this customer quote: “[with the LDAP interface] we could finally get rid of our Lotus Notes server.” And although it spent some time cooking in Early…

Regardless of their industry or size, every organization is becoming a technology company—and consumer demand for convenience and ease of use is the leading cause. Organizations need to enable their customers to access their tools, products, and services while providing them with intuitive digital experiences. We know you’re responsible for…

After 15 years of experience leading product development for some of the largest companies in the world, I’m excited to share that I’ve recently joined Okta as their Chief Product Officer. Identity continues to play an increasingly important role in our modern digital lives, and I’m thrilled to lead Okta’s product innovation as we work to enable a…