Integrating LastPass with Okta offers businesses the best of password management and identity management in a single, cohesive solution. Together, LastPass and Okta standardize strong security practices, like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO), while simplifying credential management for the end user.
With LastPass handling password security and Okta managing user identities, businesses can reduce the risk of breaches, streamline access control, and improve productivity for IT and employees. For organizations looking to scale their technologies and manage diverse applications securely, LastPass and Okta offer the flexibility and protection needed to thrive in a digital-first environment.
Why Choose LastPass With Okta
Choosing to pair LastPass with Okta combines the strengths of two industry-leading tools to provide centralized, encrypted password storage and MFA while streamlining user access through SSO. Okta SSO can govern organization-wide app deployment while LastPass manages team password storage.
Enhanced security and password management
LastPass securely stores and encrypts passwords, reducing password-related vulnerabilities. LastPass generates unique, strong passwords for every login. LastPass also flags duplicate and weak passwords for replacement, improving password security at the employee level. With straightforward tools to solve password-related frustrations, LastPass empowers employees to elevate their password security.
Seamless integration with Okta Universal Directory
LastPass works with Okta's Universal Directory to streamline user account creation, modification, and deactivation. Automating user administration ensures that credentials are correctly managed and protected. This integration eliminates manual updates, reduces errors, and alleviates administrative burdens.
Streamlined access to LastPass for users
For end users, Okta's SSO feature gives employees access to LastPass using their Okta credentials. Federated login reduces the need for two "master passwords" and consolidates access to all apps and passwords to one location.
LastPass and Okta Integration Overview
LastPass and Okta work seamlessly side-by-side to equip admins with automated account management tools while employees enjoy seamless access to all digital resources. Whether using SSO to connect to apps provisioned via Okta or using LastPass to autofill login credentials, pairing these technologies ensures all digital entry points to the company are protected.
How LastPass and Okta work together
For businesses already invested in Okta, deploying LastPass Business offers additional protections. Admins can leverage Okta's directory to provision user accounts, enforce security policies, and control shared credentials at the group level. Establishing federated login allows users to access LastPass with their Okta credentials.
Benefits of integrating LastPass with Okta
Organizations pairing LastPass with Okta benefit from centralized access management, improved password security, and total coverage of all logins regardless of authentication protocols. A universal directory ensures role-based access control so that users only have access to the resources they need, minimizing the attack surface for potential cyber threats.
Key features and functionalities
With features like SSO, MFA, team password sharing, and password vaulting, Okta and LastPass together protect every digital access point. LastPass equips users to store, generate, and share passwords easily. At the same time, administrators can enforce password policies and monitor activity through detailed reporting and automated user management via a universal directory.
Setting Up LastPass with Okta Verify
Okta Verify adds security to LastPass accounts with multi-factor authentication (MFA) to defend against phishing attacks. The extra layer of verification only permits authorized users to access sensitive accounts, reducing the risk of breaches from compromised passwords. Okta Verify with LastPass has easy-to-use options like push notifications or biometric verification.
Step-by-step guide for integrating Okta Verify with LastPass
Administrators must first configure Okta as an MFA option in the LastPass admin console.
- Log in with your email address and master password to access the new Admin Console at https://admin.lastpass.com.
- Go to Advanced > Enterprise options > Multifactor options.
- Leave the "Google Authenticator" option checked and uncheck any multifactor options you do not wish to offer to users.
- Select Update when finished.
Ensuring secure access with multi-factor authentication
After launching LastPass, Okta Verify prompts users to complete the Okta Verify authentication step. The second factor, such as a push notification to a trusted device, ensures that the user is who they say they are. Once confirmed, the user can access their LastPass managed credentials.
Additional resources and support
Okta and LastPass offer extensive documentation and support to assist administrators in setting up and managing the integration. Resources include step-by-step guides, troubleshooting tips, and access to dedicated customer support for additional assistance.
