Fast, secure SSO app integrations with Okta

Unlocking flexibility and control with 8,000+ pre-built app integrations

One of the many things our MSP Partners love about using ZeroTek | Okta is the ease of integrating apps with Okta to give customers secure single sign-on (SSO) access to everything they need.

The Okta Integration Network (OIN) catalog clearly demonstrates Okta’s commitment to being vendor-neutral and cloud-first, currently offering over 8,000 pre-built SSO app integrations, where Okta maintains both the SSO protocols and provisioning APIs.

The breadth of options in the OIN means MSPs can easily offer secure SSO access to virtually any app their customers use, no matter what industry.

It also gives MSPs unparalleled flexibility to standardize or customize services for their customers, managing diverse needs and access requirements easily from ZeroTek’s multi-tenant platform for Okta.

Most integrations take minutes

Most applications in the OIN support strong, modern SSO protocols like SAML and OpenID Connect (OIDC). These protocols protect every login with identity-first security through multifactor authentication (MFA), reducing or even eliminating reliance on passwords and their inherent vulnerabilities.

Even better: Okta app integrations typically take minutes, not hours—allowing MSPs to rapidly improve security without adding complexity for end users.

When to use SWA—and when to look for more

Okta also provides Secure Web Authentication (SWA) as a fallback option when apps don’t natively support SAML or OIDC. While SWA is a secure solution, it’s best to use it only when true SSO protocols aren’t available.

Here’s the good news. Most app vendors continuously improve their platforms, and sometimes apps in the OIN listed as SWA-only have very recently added support for SAML or OIDC. That’s why MSPs should always take a moment to:

• Check the app vendor’s website for recent updates to supported SSO protocols.
• Leverage Okta’s documentation for integration guidance.
• Consult ZeroTek Support if you’re unsure about the best integration path.

By doing this, MSPs can ensure they’re using the strongest available protocols and delivering top-tier security for their customers.

Boost efficiency and security with Okta Lifecycle Management

Beyond SSO, over 800 apps in the OIN also support Okta Lifecycle Management (LCM). LCM allows MSPs to automate user provisioning and deprovisioning which:

• Reduces administrative overhead and human error.
• Ensures new hires have secure, easy access to everything they need on day one.
• Makes it easy to adjust apps and access as staff roles and preferred tools change and evolve.
• Tightens security by ensuring exiting staff can be shut out from everything in seconds.

Conclusion: Okta makes secure integrations simple

Thanks to the OIN, MSPs can quickly deploy secure, scalable access to the apps their customers rely on—using industry-leading protocols and leveraging automation to amplify productivity and security.

Take advantage of Okta’s easy and secure app integrations, stay alert for vendor-driven improvements, and partner with ZeroTek to ensure every Okta deployment is optimized for security and efficiency.