Oktane stories
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Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.
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Yubico launches FIDO Pre-reg, with Okta as first IdP partner
Sun, 8th Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Yubico has introduced FIDO Pre-reg, a feature that provides passwordless onboarding and account recovery/reset for enterprises.
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Okta hones in on thriving ANZ channel opportunities
Sun, 8th Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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okta
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oktane
TechDay recently sat down with Ajay Advani, recently appointed VP of APJ Channel and Strategic Alliances, to discuss the company’s partner focus for ANZ.
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Okta paves the way for a passwordless, identity-driven future
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Across the company's two primary products, Okta shared its vision of seamless user experiences and protected information and services.
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A full breakdown of Okta’s new AI features and functionality
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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ai
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oktane
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identity
With one new product and a series of enhancements, the announcements share the common focus of enabling Identity strategies and implementation.
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Okta seeks to stop hackers in their tracks with Okta AI
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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ai security
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ai
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oktane
At Okta’s annual identity conference, Oktane, the company rolled out a number of features and advancements, including Okta AI.
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Exclusive: Okta’s APAC GM on its expansion strategy
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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iam
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okta
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asia expansion
As APAC organisations recognise the need for identity and access management solutions, Okta finds itself attracting attention from both partners and customers.
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Exclusive: Okta CSO on scaling security alongside business growth
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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iam
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cybersecurity
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okta
Yassir Abousselham shares his unique insights as the chief security officer of a fast-growing identity and access management service provider.
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Okta launches $50mil fund to fuel identity solutions startups
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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okta
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venture fund
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social engineering
The fund will seek out startups that are aligned with Okta's vision of enabling any organisation to use any technology.
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Okta announces security layer for on-prem apps
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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iaas
Okta debuts Okta Access Gateway at Oktane19, enhancing secure single sign-on for on-premises applications. Set for release later this year.
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Okta launches risk-based authentication with machine learning
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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ai
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cybersecurity
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ml
Okta has unveiled a new risk-based authentication system at Oktane19, leveraging machine learning for enhanced security and seamless user experiences.
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Okta introduces customisable building blocks for identity verification
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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iam
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cybersecurity
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okta
Passwordless authentication, progressive profiling, per-app branding and unlimited use cases are now possible with the Okta Identity Engine.
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Okta enables developers to create unlimited platform integrations
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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iam
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open source
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cybersecurity
Advanced development functionality provided by Hooks opens the Okta Integration Network to a wide array of new types of custom, secure integrations.
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Okta brings centralised identity security to servers
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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iaas
Okta unveils Server Access tool for safer management of cloud infrastructures, enhancing security with Zero Trust.
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Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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iam
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skills gap
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mfa
The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.
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Exclusive interview: Identity and access management challenges in ANZ
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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iam
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cloud services
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okta
TechDay sat down with Okta APAC vice president Graham Pearson at Oktane18 to talk about opportunities and challenges it faces in the region.
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Okta allows organisations to set up apps with one click with Project Onramp
Sat, 26th May 2018
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okta
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workplace by facebook
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ecosystem platforms
Companies can more easily find and test new, innovative tools for their teams – enabling workers to securely try out tools from Okta’s ecosystem.
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Okta and VMware partner to deliver identity capabilities for the cloud workspace
Thu, 24th May 2018
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virtualisation
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martech
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it automation
The two have announced a partnership and integration between VMware Workspace ONE and the Okta Identity Cloud.
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Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites
Thu, 24th May 2018
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namely
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techsoup
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oktane
Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.
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Okta eliminates the need for passwords with ThreatInsight
Thu, 24th May 2018
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iam
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okta
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passwords
Okta announces new features that allow organisations to replace passwords with stronger authentication methods.