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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 a previous blog about Okta Identity Security Posture Management, we discussed the challenges and potential solutions that enterprises face when dealing with local account management and security. Today, we’ll look into an example of a solution for security teams, regardless of the application that creates local users. What we’ll explain is…

In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, healthcare remains one of the most targeted industries. Data breaches jeopardize patient privacy and disrupt critical care services — underscoring the need for robust cybersecurity measures. Among these includes having a comprehensive strategy for Identity and Access Management (IAM) to protect…

An Identity platform is a centralized framework that manages the digital identities of humans and devices, enabling organizations to authorize secure user access to online resources for employees and customers. Key takeaways Identity platforms function as centralized architectures that oversee user, device, and application identities, protecting…

In literary terms, a quest is described as “an adventurous journey” taken on by a story’s main character. This journey often brings challenges, but by the end, the main character gains enhanced knowledge and experience.  What does a literary device have to do with Identity? Implementing and growing your Identity practice is no different from a…

Grappling with the aftermath of a global pandemic and navigating the complexities of an austerity-driven economy, cybersecurity leaders find themselves at a crossroads.  In the wake of macroeconomic uncertainties, these leaders are under increasing pressure to validate their investments to executive decision-makers.  The challenge is twofold: How…

Secure browsers. Frontline worker digital security. Identity security posture management. Verifiable credentials. Software secure by design. At Okta Ventures, our interactions with visionary founders and teams give us a front-row seat to these new innovations.  We asked eight founders for their perspectives on what is coming in 2024, and we got…

If you don’t know already Jamf, a leading Apple device management and endpoint security solutions provider, has teamed up with Okta to introduce public support for Apple’s Platform Single Sign-On (PSSO) framework on macOS, representing the first large-scale offering to the market. PSSO, which Apple showcased at WWDC 2022, provides a seamless and…

TL;DR: Is customer login holding back your small business? Here’s what to look for when you’re ready to take your business to the next level: Fraud? Need to scale? Top five signs it’s time to upgrade Upgrade benefits, including solving for security, customer experience, scalability, and future opportunities Your user sign-up and login was fine…

Our teams have been heads down and focused on delivering capabilities that empower our customers to continue to provide seamless customer experiences and power their SaaS ambitions. As we are now halfway through the calendar year, I wanted to reflect on the capabilities we have delivered and give you a glimpse of what's to come next.  Unveiling…