Government agencies require a higher level of security and user experience than ever before. According to the Office of Management and Budget's updated policy around Identity, Credentials and Access Management (ICAM), agencies are being encouraged to use more flexible solutions, supporting pilots for new authenticators, and requiring the creation of a dedicated ICAM team.The answer? A multifaceted approach, involving access, security, governan...

Security leaders at government agencies have a complex workforce to protect. Today, agency employees, contractors, partners, and even citizens all need access to applications and resources from a variety of different locations, including at work, at home, or from a local coffee shop. The rise of cloud and mobile devices has catalyzed rethinking modern security, but amidst this complexity, one consistency remains: credential-harvesting is the m...

Ransomware attacks on colleges and universities are the latest cyber threat to hit the headlines. Reports from campuses in Colorado, New Jersey, and New York City are the latest examples of how higher education is one of the most targeted industries with a significant number of users and vast amounts of data to protect.If successful, ransomware attacks have proven to be extremely lucrative. Security leaders within higher education need strateg...

The explosion of devices and communication channels in recent years presents government with a serious dilemma: How do agencies interact with citizens who increasingly rely on smartphones and tablets for public services? Citizens expect government agencies to meet them on their terms, and today that means a quality customer experience (CX) that’s digital, seamless and unfolds on any channel, device or platform they choose. More important...

As IT needs have significantly increased, so has the requirement of a secure infrastructure to support the sudden world of remote living for government agencies and the communities they serve. States, cities and counties have transitioned most employees to remote work, and are now taking a closer look at preventing cyberattacks as workers log in from their homes and personal devices. Not to mention, the increased traffic to citizen portals als...

Seton Hall University Modernizes Identity with Okta At Okta, they focus on two main themes which are to protect campuses from security threats while making the user's experience simple and enjoyable. Higher education has taken great steps forward to automate identity management, but most colleges and universities are just starting their path to a true frictionless experience by eliminating passwords and incorporating device trust into their ac...

As the public embraces technology in their everyday lives, they want great digital experiences with the government. Local and state agencies are rapidly modernizing, but the transformation arrives with new opportunities for identity theft and fraud. However, with the right approach, agencies can deliver digital services effectively while mitigating risks. Modern identity technology makes it possible. View this on-demand webinar to explore toda...

With the increasing frequency and sophistication of supply chain attacks, it is critical for organizations to adopt a zero trust approach to their security strategy. This panel will bring together experts in endpoint, identity, and network security to discuss best practices for implementing zero trust in supply chain risk management. Panelists will explore the challenges and benefits of a zero trust model, share case studies of successful impl...

Zero Trust Architectures have become a focal point for the US Government in their efforts to improve the nation’s cybersecurity posture. Traditionally providing secure access to applications, including those hosted in the cloud, has forced agencies to make arduous compromises. They’ve needed to either sacrifice security for performance when bypassing security inspection, or performance for security by routing traffic through massiv...

Almost every organization has experienced a serious security breach or has felt the effects of a breach on another organization. To prevent breaches, Department of Energy labs often employ a variety of point solutions, but these aren’t comprehensive or simple to manage solutions. An identity based security strategy is the key to developing a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) that can help address DOE lab's security challenges. Join Okta in t...