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Okta Introduces Okta Device Access to Help Organizations Mature their Zero Trust Strategy
New product extends Okta’s trusted access management capabilities to the point of device login, empowering employees to work safely from anywhere SAN
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew product extends Okta’s trusted access management capabilities to the point of device login, empowering employees to work safely from anywhere\n\n\n SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nOkta, 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.\n\n\nIdentity-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.\n\n\n“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.”\n\n\nUnified Access Management for Hybrid Work\n\n\nO...