Using single sign-on with Okta

While we will talk a lot about logging into different types of applications and their security steps, Okta, of course, has its own sign-in options. This is, in general, the cornerstone of every end user’s experience. When a user signs into Okta, it won’t require any further password inputs in any application. This first encounter with Okta’s SSO ensures that the user has identified themselves according to the global session policies. They are now allowed to sign in to any integrated applications assigned to them unless specific application policies have been set up.

The login process for Okta is straightforward and doesn’t ask for any high-level understanding of the process. Signing in is as simple as any other application, but on the backend, you will see that Okta allows for a much more granular methodology, making sure all sign-ins are checked against any policy that has been set up.

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