New Okta Group Push API

If you have been working with applications in Okta for some time and occasionally use the APIs (or Workflows) you would be aware that one glaring omission in the API library was an API to manage the Push Groups on applications. This has now been addressed with the Group Push Mapping API. The Group Push … Continue reading New Okta Group Push API →

External Authentication Method (EAM) with Okta via Entra ID

How to leverage Okta's Microsoft External Authentication Method application with Entra ID

Smarter Access Control: A Deep Dive into Okta Authentication Policies and Related Elements

>_this article is based on the okta SSO and adaptive MFA License Authentication policies in Okta provide a flexible and powerful way to control how users access applications and services. By defining specific conditions—such as user group membership, device trust level, location, or network—administrators can enforce tailored authentication requirements like multifactor authentication (MFA) or passwordless … Continue reading Smarter Access Control: A Deep Dive into Okta Authentication Policies and Related Elements →

Configure Auth0 as SAML Identity Provider for OKTA SP

Authentication to an external third-party IDP, such as Auth0, you can follow these steps to connect you OKTA SP via SAML.

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 →

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 →

Okta Privileged Access Requests with JIRA and Okta Workflows

This article looks at how to use Jira to raise and manage time-bound privileged access requests in Okta Privileged Access. It leverages an Okta Workflows solution that integrates with Jira and then manages Okta group membership. IntroductionOverview of the SolutionSome Design ConsiderationsUser Experience and Background FlowsUser Requests Privileged AccessUser is Reminded about Pending Expiry of … Continue reading Okta Privileged Access Requests with JIRA and Okta Workflows →

Generating Okta Privileged Access Reports with the new Workflows Connector

Okta recently released a Workflows connector for Okta Privileged Access. It provides an abstraction of many of the Okta Privileged Access APIs to make working with them in Workflows easier. This article is an exploration of using the new connector to produce Okta Privileged Access reports, specifically access reports for users and resources. IntroductionOverviewConstruction of … Continue reading Generating Okta Privileged Access Reports with the new Workflows Connector →

Send Notifications for a Breached Password Event with Okta Workflows

This article contains a sample workflow to notify users when their credentials have appeared in a list of breached credentials. It also serves as a useful reference guide for using event hooks alongside Okta Workflows.