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What is OKTA?

Okta is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) platform that provides secure and seamless authentication and authorization services for organizations. It allows businesses to manage and control user access to various applications, systems, and data resources, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Key features and functionalities of Okta include:

Single Sign-On (SSO): Okta offers a central authentication hub that enables users to access multiple applications and systems with a single set of credentials. This eliminates the need for users to remember multiple usernames and passwords, improving convenience and productivity while maintaining security.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Okta supports various MFA methods, such as push notifications, SMS codes, time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), and biometric authentication. By requiring additional verification factors beyond passwords, Okta enhances security and reduces the risk of unauthorized access.

User Lifecycle Management: Okta provides tools and workflows to automate user provisioning, deprovisioning, and user attribute management. This simplifies user onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring that user access rights are properly managed throughout their lifecycle within the organization.

Access Policy Enforcement: Okta allows organizations to define and enforce access policies based on factors like user roles, groups, locations, and device trust. This ensures that users have appropriate access privileges and that security requirements are met based on contextual information.

Integration and Federation: Okta enables seamless integration with a wide range of applications, identity providers, and directory services. It supports popular protocols such as Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) and OAuth, facilitating secure single sign-on across different systems and platforms.

Security and Compliance: Okta adheres to industry-leading security practices and compliance standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. It provides features like adaptive access controls, threat intelligence, and real-time monitoring to safeguard user identities and protect against unauthorized access.

Okta is widely used by businesses across various industries to streamline and strengthen their identity and access management processes. It helps organizations enhance security, improve user experience, and maintain control and visibility over user access to critical resources, both within the organization and in external applications and cloud services.