Lab for test the Okta LDAP Agent with (or without) Docker
Introduction # This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for deploying the OpenLDAP directory service, and integrate it with Okta, using Docker and Docker Compose.
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Lab for test the Okta MCP Server with (or without) Docker
Set up an Okta MCP Server lab for AI-assisted administration using Docker Compose or native install, with practical examples for Claude, Gemini, and VS Code workflows.
Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes: Why Independent IAM is Essential for Security
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Who will guard the guards themselves? A critical analysis of vendor lock-in risks in IAM and the advantages of an agnostic approach based on Identity Fabric and open standards.
Banks under siege. The Strategy: Identity Fabric
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Analysis of 2024 banking cyber incidents (+45%) according to Banca d’Italia report and the Identity Fabric strategy for operational resilience in the Italian and European financial sector.
Okta RADIUS Agent + Test Client + OpenVPN AS with Docker-compose
Complete Docker-compose stack for testing Okta RADIUS Agent with OpenVPN AS, including automated MFA test scripts and configuration examples. The guide covers setup, configuration, client IP reporting, supported factors, and security best practices.
NIST SP 800-63-4: The New Era of Phishing-Resistant Authentication
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Technical analysis of the innovations introduced by NIST SP 800-63-4: from the end of forced password expiration to the emphasis on phishing-resistant authentication, with practical parallels on Okta products.
Citrix Step-Up MFA with Okta: Workspace and StoreFront
Learn how to implement step-up MFA with Okta in Citrix environments. This article explores three practical solutions: Okta group-based policies, dual-StoreFront architecture, and Citrix ADC with nFactor authentication. Discover the best approach for your organization.
AWS Utilities EC2 with Workflows and auto-update DNS
Automate AWS EC2 power management and DNS updates using Okta Workflows, AWS Lambda, and CloudWatch. Start and stop VMs from the Okta dashboard, enforce scheduled shutdowns, and dynamically update DNS records. The guide covers setup steps, security considerations, and cost management in AWS demo environments.
Federating Microsoft 365 / EntraID Guest Accounts with Okta
How to handle EntraID B2B guest accounts in Okta: tenant-specific OIDC endpoints, username mapping, and the common pitfalls that block sign-in.
WinAuth - MFA software for Windows and shared PC use case
WinAuth, an open-source Windows MFA solution for environments with shared PCs and restrictive requirements. WinAuth provides TOTP authentication with password-protected authenticators, addressing scenarios where traditional MFA methods aren’t viable.