Author: Akshit Konaperthi

Integrating SailPoint IIQ with Okta

Posted on by Akshit Konaperthi in Okta
  • Introduction
  • Prerequisites
  • Usecase Overview
  • Technical Demonstration
  • Conclusion
  • Reference Links

Introduction

In today’s digital landscape, many organizations face significant challenges in securely managing access to their sensitive data. These unchecked identity challenges often result in vulnerabilities, data breaches, and difficulties in ensuring that only the right individuals have the appropriate access. This solution offers a robust answer to these issues by simplifying and strengthening access control with a governance view. By integrating Okta with product like SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ), organizations can strengthen their identity governance and automate the provisioning and de-provisioning processes. This integration ensures that users are granted access solely to the resources they need, thereby minimizing security risks and ensuring compliance.

To get started, organizations need to configure SSO and Okta connectors within Sailpoint IIQ, which link their systems and data sources to enable seamless and secure access management across the enterprise.

Prerequisites

Usecase Overview

Please watch the video to understand why we are integrating SailPoint IIQ with Okta and the specific use case for this integration.

Technical Demonstration

In this video, we’ll show you how to integrate SailPoint IIQ with Okta. We’ll cover setting up SSO, configuring the Okta Connector, and mapping Okta attributes to SailPoint. We’ll also demonstrate how admins manage access reviews and how users can access SailPoint IIQ from Okta.

Conclusion

On a closure note, with all the steps carried out in this use case, it is fair enough to say that we have successfully integrated SailPoint IIQ with Okta, which enhances access management by governing the right identities have access to the right resources. Along with that achieving identity lifecycle management by ensuring synchronized access and governance policies are harmonized between the products. This integration reduces manual processes, increases compliance, and streamlines access control across the organization. Regular monitoring and fine-tuning of policies ensure the integration remains effective as the organizational needs evolve.

Reference Links

Integrating SailPoint IIQ with Okta

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Simplifying Server Access with Okta Advanced Server Access

Posted on by Akshit Konaperthi in Okta
  • Introduction
  • Prerequisites
  • Usecase Overview
  • Technical Demonstration
  • Conclusion
  • Reference Links

Introduction:

Many organizations face difficulties in securely managing access to their servers. This often results in compromised static credentials, delay in accessing the servers and increase in security risks. Okta’s approach to address this problem is unique, comes with Advanced Server Access (ASA) to provide simple & secure way to access the servers through ephemeral certificates. These certificates are short-lived & tightly scoped which ensures strong security for the connection. And also, JIT Passwordless authentication for server access which will create & revoke access for the user through time-bound constraints. It streamlines the login process and enhances security, ensuring that only the right people can access right resources.

To get started, we need to create and configure an ASA team, which is a designated group of users that can authenticate with Okta. Each team acts as an Advanced Server Access tenant, with all configurations and resources scoped to that team. 

Prerequisites:

  • An Okta Org account with the necessary permissions to configure applications and integrations.
  • Supported OS for ASA Server Agent – Linux & Windows
  • Supported OS for ASA Client Agent – Linux, Windows & MacOS
  • Administrative permission to install ASA Server Agent & Client Agent on servers & end devices.
  • For Network settings, please refer to Okta Docs.

Usecase Overview:

Please refer to the below video to have an understanding about Okta Advanced Server Access & the usecase around integrating servers with Okta ASA.

Technical Demonstration:

Here’s the technical demonstration on the integration of Windows and Linux servers with Okta ASA. We will cover the process of creating an ASA team in ScaleFT, followed by integrating and configuring the ASA application in Okta. Next, we will explain how to enroll servers and clients, and finally, we will test the process by accessing the server from client machines to showcase a seamless user experience.

Conclusion:

On a closure note, with all the steps carried out in this blog it is fair enough to say integrating Servers with Okta Advanced Server Access not only enhances security through ephemeral credentials but also simplifies management processes while ensuring compliance. Its scalable architecture supports modern cloud environments, making it a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to secure their server access effectively.

Reference Links:

Okta Advanced Server Access Guide