In addition to the standard Active Directory Single Sign On (SSO) access that’s already available in HRLocker, we now also offer integration with Okta. These types of Identity Management (IDM) and access control services are vital to highly security-conscious organisations.
Employers face the challenge of facilitating access to both cloud and on-premise applications so that teams can work effectively. However, controlling access to sensitive data as employees come and go is a challenge.
Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Okta are the only Identity Management as a Service (IDaaS) choices or IDM providers worth considering—and HRLocker is proud to offer both.
What's the Difference between Okta and AD
Broadly speaking, Okta is for medium-to-large and enterprise-level organisations. Particularly those with multijurisdictional instances. Both Okta and AD allow for SSO and access to applications, including HR systems. Also, both allow that single point of control regardless of the employee’s location. This is great for both employers and end users alike in terms of password management and ease of use.
However, Okta also allows the HR software to push information back through their IDM environment. For example, when an employee is offboarded (i.e., marked as terminated, or reaches an end date in HRLocker), the user will be locked from HRLocker. This can also be enforced from inside Okta allowing normal internal workflows to seamlessly operate with HRLocker. Another critical difference is that only apps that are compatible with Okta can be used.
Both AD and Okta require some level of expertise on the HRLocker customer’s side to implement.
If your organisation already uses Okta and you’re looking for an HR software provider then only Okta-friendly apps will make your list.
