Global Stories

Use of Multi-Factor Authentication nearly doubles since 2020

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has doubled since 2020, with phishing-resistant authenticators providing the best security and convenience, says Okta.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023

Passwordless

APAC consumers expect security and ease-of-use when online

Enterprises' ability to provide their customers with top-notch yet secure online experiences has thus become critical to business success.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023

EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Okta

Okta reveals new research on customer identity trends, highlighting the increasing demand for data control. #EmergingTech #CustomerIdentity.

By Tom Raynel • 1 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023

Multi-factor authentication

Okta Identity Cloud adds Security Centre to enterprise plan

The newly added features provide real-time monitoring of potential identity security events and threat response efficacy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023

Cybersecurity

Protect Your Employees From Becoming A 'Single Point of Failure'

IT departments need to work closely with HR to ensure employees' roles – and their subsequent access levels – are clearly defined.

By Clarence Dent • 5 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023

Public Cloud

Google Workspace extends enterprise-grade security and device management for hybrid work

Google Cloud has announced new security partnerships to help manage hybrid work for enterprises and public sector organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2023

Multi-factor authentication

Okta integrates with Singpass, Singapore's national id

The integration provides passwordless experience to Singpass users when they access government services through Okta Customer Identity Cloud's universal login.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Fintech

Xero appoints Diya Jolly as Chief Product Officer

Xero hires Diya Jolly as its new Chief Product Officer, responsible for driving product management, design, and marketing from 10th April 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023

Microsoft

Users' post-pandemic app pool is diverse, says Okta research

The report details how business users have been turning to a wide range of apps as post-pandemic travel and workstyles evolved in the past year.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023

Storage

Former Nutanix VP appointed Okta VP for Asia

Okta, the identity provider, has appointed Neville Vincent as its Vice President for Asia, overseeing business operations and leading region's expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2023

Cloud Security

Okta announces APAC release of new identity governance solution

Okta says the new service combines identity and access management (IAM) with identity governance and administration (IGA).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023

Cybersecurity

Okta study reveals top threats to digital identities

Okta's State of Secure Identity Report reveals a rise in fraudulent registration and credential stuffing attacks in the APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Multi-factor authentication

Okta's Identity and Trust Predictions for 2023

To remain secure, businesses and individuals need to respond effectively to a range of trends that gained momentum last year.

By Ben King • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023

Application Security

Okta announces new Customer Identity Cloud offering

As part of its announcements at the Oktane2 customer event, Okta has unveiled the new Okta Customer Identity Cloud.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2022

Unified Communications

Mimecast and Okta join forces to reduce insider threat attacks

Mimecast Limited, an advanced email and collaboration security company, has announced a new strategic integration with Okta, an independent identity provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022