Okta

Okta is a leading provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions. It helps organizations manage and secure user identities and access to applications and data across various environments, including cloud and on-premises systems. Okta’s solutions are designed to simplify and secure user authentication, streamline access management, and enhance overall security posture.

Benefits

Enhanced Security

Okta’s solutions improve security by enforcing strong authentication methods, managing access controls, and monitoring user activity to detect and respond to potential threats.

Improved User Experience

Simplifies access with SSO and streamlined authentication processes, reducing the need for multiple passwords and improving user satisfaction.

Operational Efficiency

Automates identity and access management processes, reducing administrative overhead and increasing efficiency.

Scalability

Okta’s cloud-based platform scales with organizational growth, supporting a growing number of users and applications seamlessly.

Compliance

Helps organizations meet regulatory and compliance requirements by providing robust access controls, reporting, and auditing capabilities.

Integration Flexibility

Offers a broad range of integrations with applications and systems, allowing organizations to connect and manage their entire technology stack effectively.

Key Features

1

SaaS Discovery and Inventory

o Application Discovery: Automatically identifies and catalogs all SaaS applications used within the organization, including shadow IT applications that may not be formally approved or tracked.
o Usage Tracking: Monitors and reports on how different applications are being used, including user activity and frequency.

2

License Management

o License Optimization: Helps in managing software licenses by identifying unused or underused licenses, ensuring that the organization only pays for what it actually needs.
o Renewal Management: Tracks subscription renewal dates and provides alerts to manage renewals effectively and avoid lapses in service.

3

Cost Management and Optimization

o Expense Tracking: Provides insights into SaaS spending, helping organizations to manage and optimize their software budgets.
o Cost Allocation: Allocates costs to different departments or teams based on their usage, enabling better budgeting and financial management.

Key Products and Solutions

Okta Identity Cloud

– Single Sign-On (SSO): Allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials, simplifying the login process and improving user experience.

– Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Adds an additional layer of security by requiring users to provide multiple forms of verification before gaining access.

– Adaptive Authentication: Uses contextual information, such as location and device, to assess risk and adjust authentication requirements dynamically.

Okta Lifecycle Management

– Provisioning and De-Provisioning: Automates the process of creating and removing user accounts across various applications, ensuring timely and secure access management.

– User Onboarding and Offboarding: Streamlines the onboarding process for new employees and ensures that access is promptly revoked when employees leave or change roles.

Okta Universal Directory

– Centralized User Directory: Provides a single, unified view of user identities and attributes, allowing for easier management and integration with other systems.

– Attribute Management: Allows customization and management of user attributes and profiles to meet specific organizational needs.

Okta API Access Management

– API Security: Manages and secures access to APIs, ensuring that only authorized users and applications can interact with your APIs.

– OAuth and OpenID Connect: Supports industry-standard protocols for securing and managing API access.

Okta Integration Network

– Pre-Built Integrations: Offers a vast catalog of pre-built integrations with thousands of applications and services, making it easier to connect and manage various software solutions.

– Custom Integrations: Provides tools and APIs for building custom integrations to meet unique organizational requirements.

 

Okta Access Gateway

– Secure Access to On-Premises Applications: Extends Okta’s identity management capabilities to on-premises applications, allowing for secure and seamless access from anywhere

Okta Identity Governance

– Access Reviews and Certifications: Facilitates periodic reviews of user access rights to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

– Policy Enforcement: Helps enforce access policies and manage permissions across applications and systems.

Okta Customer Identity

– Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM): Provides solutions for managing customer identities, including secure sign-up, authentication, and profile management.

– Personalized Experiences: Enables organizations to deliver personalized experiences and secure access for their customers.