State and local government agencies continually seek more cost-effective solutions to protect their sensitive data and improve the user experience of the residents they serve. One essential component in that equation is the increasing need for centrally managed Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) tools, says Okta’s first Public Sector…

Decentralized Identity is a methodology that allows individuals to securely control their digital Identity without relying on a central authority. The need for decentralized Identity Traditional Identity models do not protect user interests and can leave personal information vulnerable. Decentralized Identity helps close the gap on a growing list…

For financial service providers, enabling convenient and seamless payment while keeping sensitive customer information safe is paramount. In 2006, a group of providers founded the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, a global forum meant to develop and maintain guidelines and standards to secure payments and cardholder data. The…

Each month, we’ll highlight one of the founders of Okta Ventures’ portfolio companies. You’ll get to know more about them and learn how they work with Okta. This month, we’re speaking with Paul Klein of Browserbase. To learn more about Browserbase’s recent Series A fundraising announcement, check out their launch here.   What is Browserbase and…

Once a tactical requirement to govern who could access what information, digital Identity management is now a critical business enabler. Today’s technology practitioners feel the brunt of this shift, especially in the way they facilitate authentication. But its effects are felt across organization sizes, from startups to enterprises.  The…

Today, Okta published its second Secure Sign-in Trends Report, our annual report into multi-factor authentication (MFA) use in the workplace. The report takes anonymized and aggregated data from Okta’s Workforce customers to answer some key questions: What sign-in methods offer the best mix of security and user experience?  Which methods are the…

AI is at the peak of the hype cycle. Its exponential growth began in 2022 with ChatGPT being released. While ChatGPT’s freemium model brought its impressive capability to mainstream attention, what drives AI commercialization is the decreasing barrier of entry. Large-scale, open-source models based on readily available APIs are constantly being…

Okta for Good is building a safely connected world where everyone can belong and thrive. We believe nonprofits should be as powerful as their missions. Nonprofit organizations do society’s most critical work, and technology is essential to achieving and accelerating their impact. We also recognize that the impact of any technology is ultimately…

In the face of a growing cybersecurity skills gap, Okta’s What’s Next program creates opportunities for individuals to upskill, reskill, and make a meaningful impact in the field of Identity and Access Management (IAM).  One of the program’s most exceptional participants is Preston King, a dedicated, highly technical, and collaborative individual…

At the heart of everything we do here at Okta is you, our customers. We’re committed to the thousands of customers who leverage Customer Identity Solution to deliver seamless, secure experiences. This platform is designed to meet your current Identity needs and future-proof your security for tomorrow.  This year, based on your feedback and…