Okta Administration Up and Running - Second Edition

Okta Administration Up and Running is your guide to mastering identity and access management (IAM) with Okta. Whether you are managing on-premises or cloud applications, this book covers essential topics like Universal Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), and multifactor authentication (MFA). By the end, you will confidently implement Okta solutions to secure user and application access.

What this Book will help me do

• Understand and efficiently manage Okta's Universal Directory for organizing users and devices.
• Set up secure authentication methods, including MFA and agentless desktop SSO, to enhance operational security.
• Implement lifecycle management processes such as joiner, mover, and leaver flows to streamline user management.
• Design low-code solutions using Okta Workflows to automate IAM tasks.
• Leverage APIs to extend Okta's functionalities and manage server access with ASA.

Author(s)

HenkJan de Vries and Lovisa Stenbäcken Stjernlöf are seasoned professionals in identity and access management technologies. With years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-level IAM solutions, they specialize in bridging technical expertise with practical application. Their approachable and hands-on writing style ensures you gain actionable skills.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT consultants, business decision-makers, system administrators, and security engineers who aim to implement identity and access management solutions. Existing knowledge of authentication standards is recommended to fully grasp the content. This book will guide you in applying Okta effectively in your organization to meet operational requirements.