What is Okta?
Okta connects any person with any application on any device. Once logged in, a user can launch any application with a single click and be automatically logged in without having to re-enter credentials into various applications. Furthermore, users can customize their self-service dashboard to add applications that meet their needs and remain productive by eliminating the need to sign in to each application.
Why Okta?
- Better overall experience: Okta makes it simpler for you to get to the applications you need for work.
- Improved security: Okta adds a layer of protection to our network, data, and you.
- Your apps, only one password: Use your GVSU account to sign-in to your applications from one central location.
- Easy access from anywhere: Okta is available on and off campus, even on mobile devices. This means you don’t have to be at your desk to use it.
What does Okta Offer?
Okta is an enterprise-grade, identity management service for cloud and on-premises applications. With Okta, IT (Information Technology) can manage any employee’s access to any application or device. Okta features include Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), Universal Directory, Lifecycle management and policies for the organization to leverage security and control.
- SSO: One central control point, identity store integration
- MFA: Okta allows various multi-factor authenticators
- Duo Security, Okta Verify, Google Authenticator, Authy, and Biometrics
- Universal Directory: Streamlined password management, consistent user management
- Lifecycle Management: Seamless onboarding and offboarding, auditing and compliance, automated access management using various workflows.
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