Okta Introduces Okta Device Access to Help Organizations Mature their Zero Trust Strategy
13 Junho 2023 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
New product extends Okta’s trusted access
management capabilities to the point of device login, empowering
employees to work safely from anywhere
Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading independent identity
provider, today announced Okta Device Access, a new product that
enables organizations to extend Okta’s Identity and Access
Management (IAM) capabilities to secure access to corporate devices
for a hybrid workforce. As part of Okta's Workforce Identity Cloud,
the solution will deliver stronger authentication to unlock a
device, helping organizations achieve zero trust while simplifying
the login experience for employees. Okta Device Access is part of
Okta’s broader effort to move the industry beyond traditional
multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enable phishing resistance and
passwordless capabilities.
Identity-based attacks remain a persistent threat with more than
60% of security incidents involving stolen credentials and phishing
attacks, according to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigation
Report. As remote and hybrid workforces expand, protecting access
to all corporate devices is becoming a top priority. According to
the same report, missing desktops and laptops led to approximately
60% of security incidents associated with a lost or stolen asset,
more than any other type of device — including mobile phones.
Against this backdrop, organizations are shifting their focus
toward protecting user and device identities. Okta Device Access
enables businesses to secure access to both devices and
applications, and future-proof their hybrid work strategy by
enabling employees to work easily and safely from anywhere.
“Identity has become the first line of defense in a hybrid world
of cloud applications and devices,” said Arnab Bose, Chief Product
Officer, Workforce Identity Cloud at Okta. “We believe identity
should empower IT and security teams to protect the enterprise
across all touchpoints without compromising on productivity or
agility. That’s why we’re investing meaningfully to become a
first-party player in the device security space, and provide our
customers with a unified authentication experience from any device
to all applications. This empowers our customers to implement zero
trust and use any technology safely.”
Unified Access Management for Hybrid Work
Okta Device Access will bring the same login experience that
organizations trust for seamless access to their business apps to
the point of device login. Unifying access management translates to
immediate productivity gains for admins who can now integrate
authentication policies across all user touchpoints, as well as for
employees who can safely sign into their work devices and
applications with a unified access experience — which means fewer
passwords for potential attackers to utilize.
Reinforcing Okta’s commitment to independence and neutrality,
Okta Device Access is also designed to work seamlessly across
devices, empowering customers to build the best-of-breed technology
architecture of their choice. This includes support for Windows and
macOS, with support for additional operating systems to come.
Okta Device Access is launching with two critical capabilities:
Desktop MFA for Windows and macOS, and Desktop Password Sync for
macOS.
- Desktop MFA for Windows and macOS: Devices are the first
vulnerable touchpoint for cyberattacks and at least one
cybersecurity regulation requires MFA for device access — a key
factor for organizations that work with government entities. With
this feature, customers can extend Okta’s Advanced MFA policies to
the desktop login to strengthen their zero trust strategy, and
protect local data, native apps, and non-internet facing services
on desktops.
- Desktop Password Sync for macOS: Developed in close
partnership with Jamf and built on top of Apple’s Platform Single
Sign-On Extension, this feature securely provisions local macOS
user accounts with Okta credentials and seamlessly enrolls users
into Okta Verify and FastPass, Okta’s flagship passwordless
authenticator, to enable phishing-resistant authentication to any
Okta-protected app. Organizations can also incorporate relevant
device context into their authentication flows and gain higher
security assurance through its Device Assurance capabilities in
Okta Verify.
“At NOV, we power the industry that powers the world,” said John
McLeod, Chief Information Security Officer at NOV, which delivers
technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry.
“Our operations span multiple regions around the world, which makes
it especially critical that employees can safely access digital
resources from wherever they are. Okta Device Access is a natural
step on our zero trust journey by providing our employees with the
seamless access they need to do their best work, while at the same
time helping to protect the device.”
Advancing Zero Trust with Identity-Powered Security
The vision for Okta Device Access is to unify access to
everything employees need to work safely and productively from
anywhere. By extending Okta’s leading IAM from apps to devices,
customers can advance their zero trust strategy with
identity-powered security and a reimagined single sign-on
experience across all touchpoints.
Learn more about Okta Device Access on our blog.
Availability
For Okta Workforce Identity Cloud customers, Desktop MFA for
Windows is planned to be in Early Access in Q3 of 2023 and
Generally Available in Q4 of 2023. Desktop Password Sync for macOS
is planned to be in Early Access in Q3 of 2023 and Generally
Available in Q4 of 2023. Desktop MFA for macOS is planned to be in
Early Access in Q4 of 2023 and Generally Available in Q1 of
2024.
Any unreleased products, features, or functionality referenced
in this release that are not currently available, may not be
delivered on time or at all. Product roadmaps do not represent a
commitment, obligation, or promise to deliver any product, feature,
or functionality, and customers should not rely on them to make
purchase decisions.
About Okta
Okta is the World’s Identity Company. As the leading independent
Identity partner, we free everyone to safely use any
technology—anywhere, on any device or app. The most trusted brands
trust Okta to enable secure access, authentication, and automation.
With flexibility and neutrality at the core of our Okta Workforce
Identity and Customer Identity Clouds, business leaders and
developers can focus on innovation and accelerate digital
transformation, thanks to customizable solutions and more than
7,000 pre-built integrations. We’re building a world where Identity
belongs to you. Learn more at okta.com.
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