New Access Certification Auditor Reporting Package in OIG

Okta has just released a new Early Access feature for Okta Identity Governance Access Certifications - the Auditor Reporting Package. This new feature significantly expands the usefulness of OIG Access Certification campaign reporting. IntroductionEnabling the Feature - Globally and in CampaignsThe New Reporting InterfaceFinding the ReportsReport StatusGenerating reportsDownloading reportsConclusion Introduction When Okta Identity Governance (OIG) … Continue reading New Access Certification Auditor Reporting Package in OIG →

New Delegate Feature in OIG

Okta has recently released a delegate feature in Okta Idenity Governance. This feature allows all governance activity, such as reviewing access requests or access certifications, to another Okta user (optionally for a set period). This article introduces the new feature. IntroductionSetting a DelegationAs an AdministratorAs a UserAccess Requests as the DelegateAccess Certification as the DelegateDelegate … Continue reading New Delegate Feature in OIG →

A Brief Intro to SoD with OIG

Okta has just released a separation of duties feature into Okta Identity Governance. This article provides a brief introduction to the feature. IntroductionConfiguring SoD RulesRequesting Access with SoD ChecksRecertifying Access with SoD ViolationsReporting with SoDConclusion Introduction Separation of Duties (or Segregation of Duties, or more commonly SoD) has been a standard control for identity governance … Continue reading A Brief Intro to SoD with OIG →

Importing Entitlements for Disconnected Apps in OIG

Okta recently introduced a new feature into Okta Identity Governance for importing users and entitlements for disconnected apps via a CSV import. This article explores the new feature. IntroductionConfigurationStep 0 - Enable the FeatureStep 1 - Create New App Instance in OktaStep 2 - Define additional app user profile attributesStep 3 - Enable the Governance … Continue reading Importing Entitlements for Disconnected Apps in OIG →

An Introduction to Resource Collections in OIG

This article introduces the new Resource Collections feature in Okta Identity Governance, looking at how collections are defined, requested and reviewed. Introduction Okta has introduced a new feature into Okta Identity Governance (OIG) called Resource Collections (or sometimes referred to as just Collections). They are a way to define a role that spans different entitlements … Continue reading An Introduction to Resource Collections in OIG →

Preconfigured Access Certification Campaigns in Okta Identity Governance

The Access Certifications capability has been a core part of Okta Identity Governance (OIG) since its inception. However in the first update for this year (2025.01.0), Preconfigured Access Certifications Campaigns were added to OIG. This article explores the new feature. Overview Building of access certification campaigns is very straightforward. The wizard-like flow walks you through … Continue reading Preconfigured Access Certification Campaigns in Okta Identity Governance →

The Combined Power of Okta Privileged Access and Okta Identity Governance

This article looks at the benefits of combining Okta Privileged Access with Okta Identity Governance to reduce the risk of using privileged accounts and access. IntroductionUsing Okta Identity Governance to Enhance Okta Privileged AccessJust-in-time Access ApprovalAccess Requests for OPA AccessAccess Certification for OPA AccessEnhancing the Information Available to ReviewersLeveraging Okta WorkflowsSaaS Service Accounts and OIN … Continue reading The Combined Power of Okta Privileged Access and Okta Identity Governance →

Customisable Access Certification Reviewer Content in OIG

This article looks at the new customisable reviewer content in Okta Identity Governance (OIG) Access Certifications. IntroductionEnabling the New FeatureConfiguration of the New FeatureReview Summary ChangesFiltersSort OptionColumn ResizingChanging the ColumnsReview Details ChangesConclusion The doc link for this new feature is https://help.okta.com/oie/en-us/content/topics/identity-governance/access-certification/iga-ac-customizable-context.htm. Introduction Access Certification (or recertification, attestation) is a key capability in any Identity Governance … Continue reading Customisable Access Certification Reviewer Content in OIG →

Privileged Access Management for AWS using Okta Workforce Solutions

This article is a summary of a presentation I recently gave looking at Okta Workforce Identity Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is focused on how privileged access management can be applied to AWS users and access, leveraging the different Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities in Okta. IntroductionAccess Management and AWS PrivilegesIdentity Administration, … Continue reading Privileged Access Management for AWS using Okta Workforce Solutions →

Okta Workflow for Access Certifications – Slack Notifications

Introduction Today, ensuring the security and compliance of user access rights is a top priority for organizations worldwide. As an advocate for streamlined processes and effective communication, I am excited to share with you a custom-built Okta Workflow to send Access Certifications campaign notifications like campaign launch, weekly campaign reminders to reviewers who are yet … Continue reading Okta Workflow for Access Certifications – Slack Notifications →