In a digital landscape dominated by remote work, BYOD trends, and a diverse, best-of-breed tech stack, Identity providers stand as the unifying force securing organizations. Serving as the connective tissue across your entire system, identity Providers are universally deployed, offering a unique, single point of visibility and access control at the app level. By acting as the center of gravity for security, they are instrumental in fortifying your defenses against increasingly sophisticated threats. 

Meet the Game-Changer: Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI

Last week at Oktane 23, we unveiled Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI (ITP), slated for Limited Early Access in Q1 of 2024. This isn’t just another tool in your arsenal; it’s a revolutionary leap in Identity-based security, bridging the gap between diverse tech components and enabling real-time risk assessments post-authentication.

Securing the entire user journey: More than just the initial authentication journey

Securing the initial login isn’t the endgame anymore. With ITP, we’re pioneering continuous risk monitoring throughout the user journey, addressing vulnerabilities from changes in device context and IP, and safeguarding against the potential repercussions of compromised tokens.

Addressing Post-Authentication Risks

Organizations boasting robust identity security can still encounter loopholes. Picture a scenario where an attacker infiltrates a device, planting malware and extracting vital access tokens—all without raising alarms. ITP is our answer to these stealth attacks, ensuring a cohesive, Identity-centric security posture integrating alerts from EDR and CASB/SASE.

Uniting Fragmented Security Environments

The fragmented nature of most security environments creates isolated silos, making unified communication a herculean task. ITP is here to break down these barriers, integrating existing ecosystems, enhancing capabilities, and fostering collective threat awareness through collaborations with industry giants like CrowdStrike, Jamf, Netskope, and Palo Alto Networks.

Enhanced Adaptive Actions and Device Access Control

ITP takes adaptive action to new heights. Features like Universal Logout enable instant session termination across integrated apps, ensuring swift response to threats and preventing unauthorized device access. Coupled with the versatility of Okta Workflows, ITP orchestrates automated responses for a plethora of threat scenarios, providing an extra layer of device security.

What’s Next on the Horizon?

Marking our foray into Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), ITP is a unique solution tailored for diverse, Identity-centric threat detection in Okta environments. It serves as a conduit, linking various security tools and transforming disjointed threat detections into a comprehensive system that correlates risks and initiates countermeasures across the Identity lifecycle.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Identity Security

Elevate your Identity security by joining forces with Okta and our best-in-breed partners. Together, we can shape a more secure digital landscape, turning every device into a stronghold and making Identity the cornerstone of cybersecurity.

To learn more about Identity Threat Protection and its features, visit this website: https://www.okta.com/products/identity-threat-protection

Additional Resources:

• Read more about Identity Threat Protection in this blog
• Catch our breakout session at Oktane 23

Stay tuned for more insights, deep dives, and resources as we countdown to the Limited Early Access release of Identity Threat Protection!