Item: The Okta Identity Cloud
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use The Okta Identity Cloud to manage and make sure all user identities across multiple services and applications are secured. It is also used as a single sign on service company-wide, meaning users only have to remember and authenticate a single account to get access to mutiple apps and services from other parties.

Pros and Cons

single sign on service
account management
secured services

Homepage interface

Return on Investment

While the service itself is a little costly, we have saved a lot of money compared to using multiple services for the same goal.
Company users have gotten used to utilizing the The Okta Identity Cloud home page and SSO service to access all of their apps, so the invested has been worth it from a training and daily operations standpoint.

Independent Platform

Because of The Okta Identity Cloud SSO all users company-wide can access multiple applications from a single place and utilizing/authenticating a single account. From a security standpoint, The Okta Identity Cloud's multi-factor authentication provides peace of mind and protection. Being cloud based, The Okta Identity Cloud eliminates the need of on-premises servers, saving the company space and money.

Reliability

The Okta Identity Cloud's reliability has been put to the test company-wide since it was first adopted. From personal experience, they live up to that 99.99% uptime promise. At times when other services (i.e. Microsoft Azure) are down (multiple times throughout the year), The Okta Identity Cloud has remained reliable and available all year long.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Intune, Azure Cloud Services, Tanium, PrinterLogic, Microsoft Identity Manager, Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Power Automate

When compared to other services, The Okta Identity Cloud provides an all-around solution for all your business needs, from security to a centralized identity management platform, and an improved user experience.

Key Insights

Do you think The Okta Identity Cloud delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with The Okta Identity Cloud's feature set?

Yes

Did The Okta Identity Cloud live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of The Okta Identity Cloud go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy The Okta Identity Cloud again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365, Tanium, Microsoft Azure

Likelihood to Recommend

The Okta Identity Cloud is great integrating with other platforms and directories. It also offers great flexibility and scalabilities for companies of any sizes. It is definitely a great solution as a single sign on service. The Okta Identity Cloud might not be recommended if a company has limited resources and is looking for a more budget friendly alternative.

The Okta Identity Cloud has the Key!

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Overall Satisfaction with The Okta Identity Cloud