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
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Privileged Access Management for Microsoft Active Directory with Okta
Microsoft Active Directory is pervasive across industry, and thus a common target for hackers, particularly with the abundance of privileged accounts. In this article we look at how the Okta Workforce platform can use different approaches to managing privileged access and reducing the risk of these accessed. It includes just-in-time provisioning of access and dynamic … Continue reading Privileged Access Management for Microsoft Active Directory with Okta
“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”
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
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
Reduce Risk through Governance for Okta Administrators
In this article we explore the different patterns for associating users with administrative roles and how we can reduce the risk around these using governance. There are multiple articles listing the controls that should be applied to the administrative access in Okta, but this article will focus on the governance controls. Introduction Okta administration is … Continue reading Reduce Risk through Governance for Okta Administrators
Managing and Using Okta Shared Accounts with Okta Privileged Access
Okta recently announced a new SaaS app service account capability for Okta Privileged Access. This includes being able to manage the passwords for Okta users (accounts) that may need to be shared for administrative functions. This article will explore this new capability. IntroductionAn Overview of Managing Okta Shared Accounts in Okta Privileged AccessAn ExampleConsiderations for … Continue reading Managing and Using Okta Shared Accounts with Okta Privileged Access
Governance for Okta Privileged Access Server Resources
This document describes the approach and mechanism to run a certification campaign to review Okta Privileged Access Resource (Server) access. Introduction Overview The Aim of the Solution How the Solution is Built Building Okta Privileged Access Sync Connector OPA Data Sync Steps Step 1: Okta Application Setup Step 2: Setup Workflow Step 2.1 Create Connections … Continue reading Governance for Okta Privileged Access Server Resources