Okta Community Monthly Buzz- May 2025

We’re thrilled to bring you the latest from the Okta Community, featuring product updates, Okta Learning updates, trending topics, and much more!

LATEST NEWS

May 7: Ask Me Anything – Access Management Policies

Our recent Ask Me Anything session on Access Management Policies, featuring Okta's Product and Engineering experts was filled with engaging conversations and valuable insights. Dive into the type of questions asked and answers we provided, specifically about enforcing MFA for specific requirements, when to prompt reauthentication, and more. Read more.

Community Member Shoutout

We featured three outstanding members in our April 2025 member shoutout series. Matthew Harshbarger, Barry Svee, and Arafat Hossain were recognized for their notable impact this month, including helping fellow members by sharing insights, troubleshooting techniques, and more. Meet our winners.

OKTA LEARNING

Okta Badges vs. Okta Certification: Understanding the difference

Want to gain Okta expertise and showcase your knowledge? Not sure if a Skill Badge or a Certification is the right first step? Check out our latest blog that clarifies the distinctions between these valuable credentials, and feel empowered to begin your Okta learning journey. Read more.

Live Okta Learning Sessions

Grow your expertise with three new live learning sessions held by Okta experts. Learn about our upcoming sessions on FastPass, Universal Login, and Identity Threat Protection - each designed to help you build practical skills and stay up to date on the latest features.. Register today!

Supercharge Your Skills with New Okta Learning Courses and Badges

Looking to grow your identity and access management expertise? You're in luck! Okta Learning offers critical knowledge and valuable skills to help you succeed. Learn about three high-impact learning courses and two brand new Okta learning badges you can earn to showcase your achievements. Start learning.

PRODUCT UPDATES 

Introducing Advanced Posture Checks for Device Compliance Enforcement

Now available with Adaptive MFA, Advanced Posture Checks let you assess any Windows or macOS device attribute or security setting to strengthen your Zero Trust strategy. This powerful new feature supports enterprise-grade security while giving you the flexibility to drive device compliance across your tech ecosystem. Learn how it works and why it matters in our latest blog post. Check it out.

Make your Entra ID migration to Okta more seamless with deep links

Many organizations that use Okta have an existing deployment of Microsoft's Entra ID platform from which they want to migrate. Many tools are available, and this blog explores how to utilize Deep Links to ensure a smooth transition. Learn more.

Okta Support How To Videos: Account Recovery Email Validity

Learn how to update password policies, adjust recovery email settings, and explore advanced options via API - all in one quick, easy-to-follow video. Watch the video.

April 2025: Okta Release Highlights

Get the scoop on new, generally available, and early access features. We have many new resources, including a Knowledge article, a short video, and detailed release notes. Check it out.

New Okta Workflows: April 2025

Calling all Workflows Builders! We have new educational resources, including introductory tutorials, new blogs, online meet-ups, new Knowledge articles, and more. Learn more.

TOP TRENDING COMMUNITY TOPICS 

Tip & Trick: Stay up to date with trending questions and knowledge base articles by checking out the Community Home Page and filtering top questions, latest posts, and most recent activity.

Top Questions

Mask and unmask the password when the user is typing credentials in User activation and Password when the user is typing credentials

Configure URI after password configuration

How to get the CA certificate chain of Okta CA (For endpoint management)

Template Two Page Plugin SWA App - weird behaviour

Domain Being In Pending Status

📘 Top Knowledge Articles

User Interface Update - Okta Workforce Identity Cloud

Windows Okta Verify Login Loop

Error "The audience claim for client_assertion must be the endpoint invoked for the request" when Using the okta-sdk-python SDK with Private Key Authorization

How to Identify a Flow Calling a Helper Flow

Enabling Palo Alto Networks Super User Access via SAML

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