Having lived in Denmark, Germany and the UK, I consider myself a “true European”. I’ve observed subtle differences in the working cultures of each country so was intrigued to see the results of our recent Okta YouGov research of 6,000 office workers across the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands. Given the backdrop of COVID-19, there is…

When we kicked off 2020, more people were working remotely than ever before. 54% of U.S. workers reported working remotely at least once per month, 48% at least once per week, and 30% full-time, a significant change from just a few years ago when 44% of global companies didn’t allow remote work at all. But as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread…

Companies who employ DevOps programs have a goal in mind – to enable velocity at scale. Getting software out the door faster and more effectively is becoming critical to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced technology landscape. When speed is the name of the game, automation is key. Without the right guard rails, however, automation can be…

Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our community, and we know many organisations feel the same. In response to the continuously developing COVID-19 crisis, we’re seeing companies all over the world take various steps to help protect their employees. For Okta and several other organisations, part of this strategy includes…

What happens when you put hundreds of security professionals in a room? They come together to identify and discuss the emerging cybersecurity trends, challenges, and opportunities. At this year’s RSA Conference, the theme was “Human Element,” reminding us that every technology-related decision, innovation, and risk has direct impacts on…

In today’s increasingly digital environment, employees and contractors can sign into workplace applications and systems from anywhere with a simple set of credentials. And while this might make things easier for employees and contractors alike, it also puts organisations at heightened risk of a specific form of cybercrime: phishing. Designed to…