Okta is a leading cloud identity platform providing workforce identity (SSO, MFA, lifecycle management) and customer identity (CIAM) solutions as a cloud-native service.
⚙️ How Does It Work?
Okta's Workforce Identity Cloud connects employees to all apps via SSO, enforces MFA, automates lifecycle management, and integrates with HR systems. Customer Identity Cloud (Auth0) handles external user authentication at scale.
📍 Where Is It Used?
Enterprises of all sizes for workforce IAM; B2C and B2B companies for customer identity; any organization moving away from on-premises identity infrastructure.
💡 Real-World Example
A 5,000-person company deploys Okta as its central IdP. Employees get one login for 120 SaaS apps, adaptive MFA, and automated provisioning from Workday. New hire onboarding drops from 3 days to 2 hours.
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