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Okta Administration: Up and Running

by Lovisa Stenbäcken Stjernlöf, HenkJan de Vries

December 2020

Beginner

268 pages

5h 47m

English

Packt Publishing

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Exploring the origins of OktaUnderstanding IAM and OktaExploring OktaZero trustDiscovering Okta's basic features Universal DirectorySingle sign-onMulti-factor authentication and adaptive multi-factor authenticationLifecycle managementWorkflowsOkta's advanced featuresOkta Advanced Server AccessOkta Access GatewayAPI Access GatewaySummary
Directory integrationsMicrosoft AD integrationLDAP integrationEverything about usersUsing groupsTypes of groups in OktaUsing AD groupsCreating users in AD through Okta groupsPushing groupsDeleting groupsAssigning applications to groupsSome best practices for group usageSummary
Using Single Sign-On with OktaPassword policiesSign-on policiesUsing the Okta dashboard and Okta Mobile appThe Okta Mobile appSimpler administration with Okta Integration Network Basic integration with Secure Web Authentication SWA with the AIWUsing SAML and OpenID Connect applicationsManaging inbound SSOIdP discoverySummary
Different types of factorsKnowledge factorsPossession factorsBiometric factorsBasic MFA settingsContextual access managementDynamic application accessSetting up network zonesBehavior detectionCreating layered and app-specific policiesEnrolling end users in MFA Resetting multifactorSecuring a VPN with MFASummary
Automating user provisioningProvisioning usersProvisioning rich profilesKeeping track of attributes with Attribute MappingAttribute magic with Okta Expression LanguageSetting up group rulesSetting up self-service options Using workflow capabilitiesInline HooksEvent HooksAutomationUsing Okta WorkflowsYour first Workflows contactOkta Workflows automation flowsPlatform featuresSummary
Understanding the basics of end user functionality and customizationVisual end user settingsThe end user dashboard and Okta plugin settingsAdmin settings for the dashboardOkta plugin settingsCustom domain setup and custom page creation Customizing the sign-in pageCustom notification templatesSummary

API terminologyManaging Okta with APIsUsing Okta's own APIsRate limitsAPI Access Management fundamentalsLevel 1 – no securityLevel 2 – using API keysLevel 3 – OAuth 2.0Level 4 – API gatewaysLevel 5 – API gateways and API Access ManagementAPI Access Management administrationAuthorization serverKey rotationSummary
ASA – a high-level overviewSo, how does this work? Setting up ASAInstalling ASAEnrolling a serverASA clientManaging your ASA environmentManaging projectsAutomationSummary
Access Gateway overviewHow to deploy Access GatewayImplementing a header-based applicationAdministrating Okta Access GatewaySummary
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Overview

"Okta Administration: Up and Running" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the Okta platform for implementing identity and access management (IAM) solutions. Through detailed examples, you'll learn how to secure your IT assets with single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and API management. By the end of the book, you'll be equipped to use Okta for enterprise-grade IAM and even prepare for the Okta certification.

What this Book will help me do

Understand the functionalities and setup of Okta's Universal Directory to organize users and integrate applications.
Be able to configure Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure and seamless user access.
Learn about implementing provisioning and synchronization to streamline user lifecycle management.
Confidently manage API access and employ advanced features like Advanced Server Access and Access Gateway.
Gain a solid grasp of IAM concepts and Okta-specific terminology to better communicate and strategize IAM solutions.

Author(s)

The authors, Lovisa Stenbäcken Stjernlöf and HenkJan de Vries, are experts in identity and access management. With years of professional experience in implementing enterprise-level IAM solutions, they bring deep knowledge of Okta and its applications. Their approachable writing style ensures that concepts are accessible, making the book suitable for a wide range of technical expertise.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT consultants, system administrators, security engineers, and technical decision-makers. Whether you're new to Okta or looking to refine your IAM processes, it provides the step-by-step guidance you need. Readers should have a foundational understanding of authentication and authorization concepts to make the most of the material.