If a data breach happens at your organization, you can’t afford to compromise on the speed and efficacy of your response. For the best possible defense against cybersecurity threats, security leaders need a comprehensive approach to Identity-powered security that supports risk mitigation in scenarios when would-be attackers have already exploited…
As the frequency and sophistication of cyberthreats continue to rise, organizations must urgently enforce phishing-resistant authentication protocols across every device and system.
Stolen credentials are the leading initial vector of attack in successful breaches, which means security teams need to arm themselves with a robust Identity strategy…
Security leaders today need to adopt a comprehensive approach to Identity-powered cybersecurity that extends beyond multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) to mitigate threats before, during, and after authentication-based attacks.
This approach begins pre-authentication with a strong Identity posture capable of discovering…
Website logins. Mobile apps. Customer support portals. Chat. Digitizing the user experience means most companies have vast amounts of data on their clients, collected across multiple channels and stored in different systems.
Depending on the jurisdiction, industry, or type of data, your organization must comply with many regulations governing…
“Nothing happens until someone tries to log in to something”
- Ancient Authentication Proverb
For as long as we can remember, users have had to choose between strong, secure authentication and a great, friction-free user experience. Now, you don’t have to. Okta’s FastPass is a first-of-its-kind, robust, secure-by-design authentication mechanism…
Single sign-on (SSO) is an authentication tool that enables users to securely access multiple applications and services using one set of credentials, eliminating the need to remember different passwords for each service.
In today’s remote work ecosystem, where employees rely on software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications like Slack, Google Workspace…
There’s never been a better time to upgrade to Okta Identity Engine (OIE). The self-service upgrade process has matured and helps ensure your org's upgrade will be successful. In fact, most upgrades take only a few minutes to complete.
Already on OIE? Skip ahead to No. 3 “Leverage OIE” to learn how you can strengthen your security posture.
Why…
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…
Earlier this year, Okta teamed with SD Times to create a report revealing how organizations evaluate and purchase technology in 2023. Auth0 published the first edition of the report, How Development Teams Purchase SaaS, in October 2020. The report aimed to determine the extent of developers’ influence in shaping an organization's technology…
Earlier this year, Okta announced we’re going 100% passwordless, updating all of the apps and services our workforce uses to be consistent with phishing-resistant policies. Towards that goal, we're making great progress. Each week we analyze thousands of authentication events triggered by our workforce. And this past week, fewer than 2% of those…