What Is Okta?
Companies use more and more systems, such as Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, and internal systems. Each requires a username and password, and IT has to create and disable accounts one by one.
Okta solves this problem. It lets employees log in to all systems with one set of credentials, IT manage everyone's access from one console, and accounts automatically activate on hire and deactivate on departure.
Over 17,600 companies worldwide use Okta. Gartner has named it an identity management leader for multiple consecutive years.
Use Cases
Password Fatigue
Employees have to remember many passwords and often forget them. Single sign-on means one password for all systems.
IT Efficiency
IT spends too much time creating accounts and resetting passwords. Automated provisioning and self-service password reset.
Employee Offboarding
Not sure if all system access was revoked when employees leave. Automated deprovisioning across all connected systems.
Balancing Security and Convenience
Worried about account theft, but don't want login to be too complicated. MFA options balance security with user experience.
Compliance Requirements
Need to comply with ISO 27001 or other security audits. Centralized access management and audit-ready reporting.
SaaS Development
Building a SaaS product that needs member login functionality. Okta's developer tools enable secure authentication.
Features
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Log in once, access all company systems. Supports 7,000+ apps including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and Salesforce.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Extra verification when logging in: push notification, verification code, fingerprint, or Face ID. Security and convenience balanced.
Lifecycle Management
Connect with HR systems. New hires get access automatically. When they leave, access is revoked automatically.
Anomaly Detection
Detect suspicious login behavior, such as unfamiliar locations or too many login attempts. Block automatically or notify IT.
Over 17,600 companies worldwide use Okta. Gartner has named it an identity management leader for multiple consecutive years.
What Changes After Implementation?
| Scenario | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Employee login | Enter different credentials for each system | Log in once, access everything |
| Forgot password | Contact IT, wait for reset | Self-service reset, instant |
| New hire | IT manually creates 5-10 system accounts | HR updates system, all auto-created |
| Employee leaves | Check accounts one by one, might miss some | All access automatically revoked |
| Security audit | Manually compile who has what access | Reports generated automatically |
What Can It Integrate With?
Okta supports 7,000+ applications, including:
- Office Collaboration: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, Notion
- Business Systems: Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk
- Development Tools: GitHub, GitLab, AWS, GCP, Azure
- HR Systems: Workday, BambooHR
- Existing Directories: Active Directory, LDAP, JumpCloud