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
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Role Analysis with Okta ISPM – Are My Groups and Roles Being Used Effectively
Okta Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) performs analysis on groups and roles which can be used to tune access via groups/roles and reduce risk. This article explores how to use ISPM for role analysis. BackgroundUsing ISPM for Group and Role AnalysisThe Inventory View for Groups and RolesUnderstanding Group and Role UtilizationAn Example - Managing Underutilized … Continue reading Role Analysis with Okta ISPM – Are My Groups and Roles Being Used Effectively
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
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
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
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
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