FEATURE: IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
That’ s why 20 % of leaders focus on better cost management and 18 % seek to improve the visibility of threats they pose to customers.
Security today isn’ t about gatekeeping; it’ s about demonstrating trustworthiness. Okta makes this simpler with clear audit trails, intuitive dashboards, and automation that minimises human error and overhead.
Budgets are rising
Here’ s the good news: funding is coming. One in three organisations expect their security budgets to increase by more than 50 % this year, a strong sign of intent. But with that investment comes responsibility. The region has a rare opportunity to build future-ready systems that not only patch problems but also transform how identity and security are managed at scale.
The risk? Wasting that money on fragmented solutions that don’ t connect. The opportunity? Using platforms like Okta to create a unified, scalable and transparent identity foundation that supports everything – from citizen portals to cross-border data flows.
The bottom line
Identity is no longer just an IT background task. It serves as the gateway to every app, user and service. In a region that moves at speed, it must be seamless, secure and smart. Successful organisations won’ t only deploy more technology but will also embed digital trust into their core. That’ s where Okta comes into play. It’ s not merely a security layer; it’ s the vital link for the Middle East’ s digital future. And as this transformation progresses, it could be the difference between ambition and realisation. p
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