Okta
Lab for test the Okta MCP Server with (or without) Docker
Introduction # Okta recently released a beta version of their Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, which enables AI assistants and Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with Okta APIs using natural language commands. The MCP Server acts as a bridge between AI agents and Okta’s management APIs, allowing you to perform administrative tasks through conversational interfaces.
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
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
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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.
Notes about Guest Accounts in Microsoft Office 365 / EntraID
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Guest accounts in Microsoft Office 365/EntraID require tenant-specific OIDC configuration for Okta integration.
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.
GLPI Integration with Okta
How to integrate GLPI, an open-source IT service management platform, with Okta for SSO. It covers running a GLPI test environment via Docker, LDAP and SAML configuration walkthroughs, and notes on OAuth/OIDC with commercial plugins. The guide highlights user import, authentication options, demo readiness, and security limitations for non-production use.