Tako AI v1.3: Major Updates Just in Time for Oktane 25

As we eagerly await Oktane 25, we at Fctr Identity are thrilled to share that Tako AI has been hard at work preparing some game-changing features for the identity management community. While everyone's buzzing about what Okta will unveil at their annual event, we couldn't wait to share our latest innovations that are reshaping how … Continue reading Tako AI v1.3: Major Updates Just in Time for Oktane 25 →

Streamlining Windows Admin Recovery with Okta Device Access and Intune Integration

August 2025: This is an Early Access release IntroductionRequirementsOkta RequirementsMicrosoft Intune RequirementsDemo - Windows Admin RecoveryEnable Desktop MFA recovery Desktop MFA access policiesGroup Policy-Based Deployment of Desktop MFA for WindowsConfigure Okta as a CA with delegated SCEP challenge for Microsoft IntuneRegister the AAD app credentials for Okta in Microsoft EntraSet the Intune permissions for SCEPSet the Microsoft Graph permissionsImplement the SCEP … Continue reading Streamlining Windows Admin Recovery with Okta Device Access and Intune Integration →

“Enhancing Zero Trust with Okta Identity Threat Protection and Jamf Security: Continuous Access Evaluation Through Shared Security Signals”

IntroductionPrerequisites: Setting the Foundation for Okta Identity Threat Protection and Jamf Security Cloud IntegrationOkta RequirementsJamf Security Cloud RequirementsAdditional ConsiderationsDemosDemo - Jamf Trust Activation with OktaDemo - Identity Threat Protection with Jamf and Universal Logout - macOSDemo - Identity Threat Protection with Jamf and Universal Logout - Mobile devicesAuthorizing Jamf Trust in Your Okta OrganizationCreate a Jamf SSO … Continue reading “Enhancing Zero Trust with Okta Identity Threat Protection and Jamf Security: Continuous Access Evaluation Through Shared Security Signals” →

Okta + MCP: AI-Powered SOAR Workflows for Identity Management

The Okta MCP Server (GitHub) lets you access your Okta environment through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants to orchestrate seamless workflows across multiple systems. By integrating with other MCP servers for services like Google Drive, Slack, and GitHub, it creates a powerful ecosystem where complex cross-platform operations can be executed through natural … Continue reading Okta + MCP: AI-Powered SOAR Workflows for Identity Management →

An Introduction to Managing SaaS Shared (Service) Accounts in OPA

Late in 2024 Okta released a new feature for Okta Privileged Access - the ability to manage SaaS shared accounts using the same approach to managing access to other privileged resources like servers. This article provides an introduction to this new feature. IntroductionIntroducing SaaS Service Accounts in Okta Privileged AccessThe User ExperienceCheck Out CredentialsCheck In … Continue reading An Introduction to Managing SaaS Shared (Service) Accounts in OPA →

Mastering Okta Device Access: A Comprehensive Guide to Deploying Desktop MFA with Microsoft Intune

RequirementsOkta RequirementsMicrosoft Intune RequirementsOkta Desktop MFA ConfigurationOkta Verify DeploymentConvert Okta Verify into .intunewin PackageDeploy the Okta Verify .intunewin Package in Microsoft IntuneConfiguring Registry Settings for Okta Device Access in Microsoft Intune via a PowerShell ScriptConfigure and deploy Okta Device Access access policiesOkta Device Access - Windows DemosPasswordless LoginOffline login to Windows - Device Access CodeSelf-Service … Continue reading Mastering Okta Device Access: A Comprehensive Guide to Deploying Desktop MFA with Microsoft Intune →

Okta AI agent for Natural Language Querying

Introducing the AI Agent for Okta This is a technical deep dive for the AI agent for Okta (created by Fctr) which is a powerful, open-source tool that lets IAM engineers, managers, and auditors query their Okta tenants using plain English. Get ready to streamline workflows, save countless hours spent scripting to create the necessary … Continue reading Okta AI agent for Natural Language Querying →

Automating Realm Creation in Okta with Workflows

The new Realms feature in the Okta Workforce platform and the Secure Partner Access (SPA) product built on top of it are designed to make management of discrete user populations simpler. Realms can be managed via the Okta Admin Console. But what about when you want to automate the process, such as onboarding a large … Continue reading Automating Realm Creation in Okta with Workflows →

Assigning Administrators to Realms in Okta

Realms were introduced into Okta to provide an alternative mechanism for delegated administration with discrete user populations. A key aspect of this is the administration - you may need to have different types of administrator roles for the users in the realm, but also allow cross-realm roles. In this article we explore configuring administrators for … Continue reading Assigning Administrators to Realms in Okta →

An Introduction to Realms in Okta

Okta recently added a new feature to the Universal Directory called Realms. This article provides an overview of the new feature. Background - Why do we need Realms?What Are Realms?Working with RealmsRealm AdministrationAutomatic Onboarding of Users into RealmsDelegating User ManagementOkta Workflows and Realms APIsManaging PartnersApplying GovernanceKnown Limitations and WorkaroundsConclusion Note that Realms is only available … Continue reading An Introduction to Realms in Okta →