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Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals

Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.
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Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection

Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.
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IGEL integrates OS Single Sign-On with VMware Identity Services

Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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IGEL integrates its OS 12 Single Sign-On with VMware Identity Services, simplifying and securing access to digital workspaces and cloud applications.
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Six cybersecurity stocks worthy of consideration – report

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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From 2021 to 2022, a surge of 38% in global cyber attacks was observed, costing organisations an average of more than $4 million in intrusion costs.
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Zero Trust security goes mainstream, reveals Okta's 2023 report

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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Zero Trust security has now become mainstream, with 61% of organizations adopting the contemporary framework, according to the latest report by Okta.
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11.6% increase in cybersecurity spending amid rising threats

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Global cybersecurity spending reaches $19 billion in Q2 2023, with Palo Alto Networks leading the market growth at 25.4%, says Canalys.
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Semperis Forest Druid to support Microsoft Entra ID enhancing cybersecurity

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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Semperis enhances Forest Druid tool to support Microsoft Entra ID, strengthening defenses against cyber threats.
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Yubico launches FIDO Pre-reg, with Okta as first IdP partner

Sun, 8th Oct 2023
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Yubico has introduced FIDO Pre-reg, a feature that provides passwordless onboarding and account recovery/reset for enterprises.
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Okta hones in on thriving ANZ channel opportunities

Sun, 8th Oct 2023
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TechDay recently sat down with Ajay Advani, recently appointed VP of APJ Channel and Strategic Alliances, to discuss the company's partner focus for ANZ.
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Okta paves the way for a passwordless, identity-driven future

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Across the company's two primary products, Okta shared its vision of seamless user experiences and protected information and services.
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A full breakdown of Okta's new AI features and functionality

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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With one new product and a series of enhancements, the announcements share the common focus of enabling Identity strategies and implementation.
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Okta seeks to stop hackers in their tracks with Okta AI

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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At Okta's annual identity conference, Oktane, the company rolled out a number of features and advancements, including Okta AI.
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Yubico unveils FIDO Pre-reg for seamless passwordless onboarding & recovery

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Yubico has partnered with Okta to launch FIDO Pre-reg, a passwordless onboarding and account recovery service for enterprise users.
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South Australia's Dept for Education implements Okta Workforce Identity Cloud

Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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South Australia's Department for Education is using Okta Workforce Identity Cloud to power its educational passport, known as EdPass.
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Semperis seeks to improve security offering with Okta integration

Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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Semperis introduces Okta security scanning to its Purple Knight tool, expanding multi-directory support beyond Microsoft platforms.
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Okta Strengthens APJ Partner Ecosystem with appointment of Ajay Advani

Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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Okta strengthens its APJ leadership team with the appointment of Ajay Advani as VP of Partner and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan.
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Okta appoints ANZ Head of Public Sector and Higher Education

Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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Okta appoints James Enoch as Head of Public Sector and Higher Education for ANZ, bolstering its commitment to identity-led solutions.
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Okta empowers hybrid workforce with latest IAM solution

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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As part of Okta's Workforce Identity Cloud, the solution will deliver stronger authentication to unlock a device, helping organisations achieve zero trust.
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Use of Multi-Factor Authentication nearly doubles since 2020

Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has doubled since 2020, with phishing-resistant authenticators providing the best security and convenience, says Okta.
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APAC consumers expect security and ease-of-use when online

Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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Enterprises' ability to provide their customers with top-notch yet secure online experiences has thus become critical to business success.