workforce identity

In a little over a year, generative AI has shapeshifted from fringe concept to must-have for many companies. According to McKinsey, 65% of organizations regularly use the technology in at least one function in 2024, a proportion that had doubled since its previous survey just 10 months prior. It’s no surprise, given AI’s attractive efficiency and…

Robust Identity protection starts before attackers reach your digital front door.   Identity is the most common vector of attack for bad actors looking to improperly access sensitive information. Over 80% of breaches stem from some form of credential abuse, making the task of reliably authenticating Identity a core concern for security leaders in…

Okta’s inaugural Launch Week is here! We have lots of activities lined up to showcase our new Customer and Workforce Identity capabilities — all with the goal of making it easier for you to realize the most value possible. We know Identity is vital to your security stack, but remaining secure is a constant struggle. This Launch Week, we’ve doubled…

We’ve been investing and innovating to deliver on the promise of Identity for our customers, and the hard work is paying off. Okta has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Workforce Identity Platforms, Q1 2024,* the first report of its kind from Forrester. We received the highest score in the current offering category and the maximum…

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…

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…

In the dynamic landscape of digital Identity management, organizations demand robust solutions that provide a seamless experience and continuity in the face of unforeseen disruptions. At Okta, we pride ourselves on providing “always-on” Identity services for millions of workers and consumers and offer a transparent view of the continuous strides…

AI hasn’t just opened up a world of possibilities for business growth and acceleration. It has also become a highly effective tool for threat actors to use in cyberattacks.  Take, for example, stories of AI-fueled celebrity deepfakes or voice-cloning scams that have made recent headlines. These incidents show that with AI, anyone can seize a…

Authorization has become more complex over the years. Users require more collaboration features and more privacy controls about what data is shared with others. Security and compliance teams demand limiting user’s permissions to just the ones they need, visibility over authorization policies and access control logs. Managing authorization in an ad…

We are thrilled to announce the general availability of Okta Privileged Access, our new privileged access management (PAM) offering, beginning this week. Okta Privileged Access is a powerful solution that elevates your security infrastructure and helps provide controlled access to your critical systems, applications, and data. This empowers your…