The sudden shift to digital that took place in 2020 was an unprecedented shock for many. Consumers and corporations alike had to navigate a new landscape in which years’ worth of technology transformation was compressed into mere months, and people had to learn new ways of working, shopping and engaging with one another. In the midst of all this…

The past two years have seen widespread and sweeping change that’s impacted every aspect of our lives. From how we work to where we travel — and what we need from governments, banks, retailers and healthcare providers — our expectations have been transformed. We’ve experienced a global health crisis, of course, but we’ve also lived through a…

In this post we explore the key benefits and potential problems of remote and hybrid working and reveal what steps you can take to ease the transition into new digital work environments. Over the past 18 months, remote and hybrid working have become an integral part of our daily lives. While initially considered a short-term response to an…

In this post we define what remote and hybrid working is and give a rundown on how Identity can help solve many of the key challenges your organisation is likely to face. “What is remote work?” "What is hybrid work?" Many people have been asking these questions over the last 18 months. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted business operations across…

Customer expectations seem to grow more demanding by the day. Big brands are championing seamless digital experiences and similar businesses are expected to follow suit. But ease of use alone isn’t enough. Customers also want companies to protect their personal data in a way that doesn’t add friction to their platform. To square these customer…

Organisations everywhere are expanding access to their applications and systems, making it easier for employees to work from any device or location. While this has been a boon for productivity, it also creates new targets for threat actors. This has resulted in a new urgency for IT and security leaders to prioritise and enhance login security…

The past 18 months have been particularly lucrative for  cyber criminals with phishing and ransomware attacks leading to some high profile breaches impacting the likes of SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange, the Colonial Pipeline, and Accenture. In today’s threat landscape, a good security posture is needed to protect your business and your customers…

Today’s blog post comes from Koen Landsheere, IT Manager at the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA), Belgium’s governing federation of football. By integrating Okta across customer and workforce identity environments, the RBFA elevated the fan experience with a single, personalised customer portal for all football needs, while strengthening…

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers worldwide found themselves improvising workspaces at home, hopeful that we would soon “go back to normal”. But as 2022 approaches, forward-thinking business leaders have shifted their focus from a return to the pre-pandemic ways of working to a new, more flexible approach. They aim to build…

We are delighted to welcome Jon Addison as our new Senior Vice President, EMEA General Manager. In this post he shares his observations on the growing importance of identity when creating digital experiences and the role Okta has to play as a key enabler of digital trust. After arguably the most chaotic and disruptive 18 months in modern human…