Okta Workflows Tutorial: Build a Connector for the OpenWeather API max.katz@okta.com Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:15 This tutorial will teach you how to build a connector for the OpenWeather API using the Okta Workflows Connector Builder. Connector for OpenWeather API What is the Connector Builder Build a connector for OpenWeather API Resources Connector for OpenWeather API You have several email notification flows you built in Okta Workflows. When you activate a user, you want to include weather information in the welcome email. You want to use OpenWeather for weather information. T ..read more

What Is single sign-on (SSO)? lauren.berry@o… Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:00 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, and Zoom, SSO provides a simple pop-up widget or login page with just one password that provides access to every integrated app.  SSO puts an end to the days of remembering ..read more

What Is an Identity platform? parmstead@okta.com Wed, 04/17/2024 - 07:00 An Identity platform is a centralized framework that manages the digital identities of humans and devices, enabling organizations to authorize secure user access to online resources for employees and customers. Key takeaways Identity platforms function as centralized architectures that oversee user, device, and application identities, protecting access to online assets. Businesses today require modern Identity solutions to meet evolving demands, consolidating Identity management to reduce complexity and enhance security ..read more

Extend your passwordless journey to device login jess.bagherpou… Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:00 Okta Device Access now supports passwordless login and FIDO2 YubiKeys for Desktop MFA Despite all the talk of driving workers back into the office, most companies still offer remote and hybrid work arrangements. According to a report from McKinsey, 56% of employees work at least part-time away from the office and 7% work fully remotely. That means most organizations continue to face the challenge of extending security standards to all machines, regardless of location or operating system. In fact, up to 97 ..read more

Simple and secure user experiences: The latest on Okta Customer Identity Solution jess.bagherpou… Mon, 04/15/2024 - 15:27 Customer expectations are higher than ever, including access to the applications they need from any device, wherever they are in the world. Businesses are pivoting towards solutions that provide enhanced flexibility and user convenience to meet those demands. Nearly 60% of users would likely spend more at ecommerce sites with simple, secure, and frictionless login. To that end, we’ve released a few key features on Customer Identity Solution this quarter that make it easier ..read more

Fine Grained Authorization and new Okta Privileged Access features: The latest in Okta product capabilities jess.bagherpou… Mon, 04/15/2024 - 15:00 Welcome back to Okta’s Quarterly Release Overview! We’re excited to showcase our Q1 innovations from January–March. Dive into the latest capabilities, including Fine Grained Authorization, new Okta Privileged Access and Okta Identity Governance capabilities, and more. Okta is the World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology — anywhere, on any device or app. With new innovations and product capabilities, we enable every c ..read more

SMB Identity buyer's checklist jess.bagherpou… Fri, 04/12/2024 - 07:00 TL;DR: Identity touches every point of your business. Here’s a checklist of what you should be asking yourself when shopping for an Identity solution.   Looking at Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and shaking your head? Are you wracked by decision paralysis as you weigh options, unsure how to narrow them down?  We get it: Identity is complex, and it can be easy to miss details when considering your options. No matter how your Identity search is going, we want to make it easier. When deciding ..read more

Beyond compliance: Elevating Okta’s ESG with security and trust jess.bagherpou… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 07:00 As the front door to all digital interactions, Identity is the connection between people and technology. Over the last 15 years, Okta has built an incredible ecosystem across our nearly 19,000 customers. Those customers trust Okta to connect their most precious assets: their employees and customers, and they trust Okta to do it securely while safeguarding their privacy. But security and privacy aren’t just features of Okta products; they underpin these critical connections and build the fou ..read more

More than SSO: Five SaaS features you need to win enterprise customers jess.bagherpou… Tue, 04/09/2024 - 07:00 There comes a time in every SaaS company's journey when they’re ready to move upmarket and start landing enterprise logos. While your app might be a winner with small business customers, scaling it to enterprise customers might cause some heartache. It’s not just about beefing up your features; it’s about creating an enterprise-grade solution to meet the unique needs of each enterprise customer.  Forget slapping "enterprise edition" onto your offering like a shiny coat of paint ..read more

New in Okta Workflows: Duplicate Cards, New Connectors and Templates max.katz@okta.com Mon, 04/08/2024 - 13:56 The Okta Workflows team released several new capabilities to help you build identity automation. In this blog post: Duplicate a card New connectors New templates Okta Workflows resources Duplicate a card The duplicate card option creates an exact replica of an existing card in your flow. This is helpful when creating flows that require multiple similar cards – for example, long flows with repeated functions or flows with branching. Click the duplicate card icon ..read more