A continuous program for checking and controlling who can access a company’s systems and data—covering user accounts, passwords, access rights and authentication methods—and fixing weak points before they are abused. Think of it like routinely auditing who has keys to a building, how easy those keys are to copy, and changing locks or rules when needed; investors care because weak identity controls are a common cause of costly breaches, fines, downtime and damage to reputation that can materially affect value.
multicloudtechnical
Multicloud is the practice of a company using cloud computing services from two or more different providers instead of relying on just one, like keeping money in several banks so you can use each bank’s strengths. For investors, it matters because it can lower operational risk, improve reliability and flexibility, and affect costs and growth prospects — all of which influence a company’s profitability and competitive position.
iamtechnical
Identity and access management (IAM) is the system and policies a company uses to control who can access its digital systems, data and applications—think of it as the set of keys, locks and visitor rules for a building’s computer network. Strong IAM reduces the risk of data breaches, fraud and regulatory fines, so investors pay attention because weaknesses can lead to costly outages, damage to reputation and legal liabilities that affect a company’s value.
privileged access managementtechnical
Privileged access management is a set of tools and practices that control who can use the most powerful accounts and credentials in an organization, like giving, tracking and removing keys to sensitive rooms. It matters to investors because it lowers the chance of costly data breaches, fraud or regulatory fines by preventing misuse of high‑level access, and therefore helps protect a company’s operations, reputation and financial value.
single logouttechnical
A single logout is a system feature that ends a user’s access to multiple connected applications at once when they sign out from one place, similar to turning off a single power switch that cuts electricity to several rooms. For investors, it matters because it reduces security and compliance risks, simplifies account management across corporate systems, and can lower the chance of costly breaches or operational disruptions that affect a company’s reputation and value.
identity threat detection and responsetechnical
Identity threat detection and response is the set of tools and processes that watch for signs someone is misusing or stealing digital identities — like logins, passwords, or permissions — and then blocks the activity, alerts defenders, and helps fix the problem. For investors it matters because failures can lead to stolen funds, operational disruption, regulatory fines, and damage to reputation, all of which can reduce a company’s value much like a breached safe undermines trust in a bank.
workforce identitytechnical
Workforce identity is the collection of digital credentials, access permissions and device associations that let an employee or contractor prove who they are and use company systems—think of it as an electronic badge and set of keys for apps and data. It matters to investors because strong identity controls reduce the risk of costly data breaches, regulatory fines and downtime while improving productivity; weak controls can create material operational and reputational risk.
ai agent governancetechnical
A set of rules, processes and oversight that guide how autonomous AI programs (agents) are designed, monitored and corrected so they act reliably, safely and within legal or company limits. For investors, governance matters because it reduces the chance that automated decision‑making will cause regulatory fines, costly mistakes or reputational damage — think of it as the rules and brakes for a self‑driving car that protect value and limit surprises.
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Okta receives the highest possible score in nine criteria, including Vision, Roadmap, and Identity Security Posture Management.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading identity provider, today announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Workforce Identity Security Platforms, Q2 2026. Okta is recognized as a “strong fit” for enterprises seeking an independent, full-scope workforce identity platform.
Forrester highlighted Okta's "clear vision for identity as the cornerstone of enterprise security," anchored by its neutral identity security fabric and leadership in open identity standards like Cross App Access. The report also recognized Okta's strong roadmap, including AI agent governance and just-in-time access.
“The workforce is becoming agentic, requiring an identity foundation that can keep pace with how work is changing,” said Ely Kahn, Chief Product Officer, Okta. “Forrester’s recognition reinforces the importance of an independent, neutral identity platform that enables every kind of identity to operate across an enterprise’s entire ecosystem. Okta remains focused on helping our customers secure human, machine, and AI identities with the governance, control, and flexibility required to innovate safely and at scale.”
Okta received the highest possible score in nine criteria, including Vision, Roadmap, Adoption, Community, Administration, Identity Data Sources, Identity Lifecycle Management, Identity Security Posture Management, and Availability & Resiliency. According to the report, "Okta is a strong fit for medium and large enterprises operating diverse, multicloud environments that want an independent, full-scope workforce IAM platform rather than one tightly coupled to a broader security or single cloud provider."
On capabilities, Forrester noted that Okta delivers "superior depth in IAM administration, authentication, and identity security posture management." The report highlighted Okta’s identity threat detection and response—driven by identity device trust and single logout—which enables continuous risk evaluation and near-real-time enforcement across all sessions. Okta's 2025 acquisition of Axiom Security further strengthens the platform’s capabilities in privileged access management.
Customers told Forrester they value Okta's ability to raise authentication assurance without introducing friction, particularly when device context and posture signals are applied.
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About Okta:
Okta, Inc. is The World’s Identity Company™. We secure AI, machine, and human identity so everyone is free to safely use any technology. Our customer and workforce solutions empower businesses and developers to protect their AI agents, users, employees, and partners while driving security, efficiencies, and innovation. Learn why the world’s leading brands trust Okta for authentication, authorization, and more at okta.com.
