Okta Privileged Access
Privileged access that is controlled and audited.
Govern who can reach servers, databases, and critical infrastructure — when, for how long, and with a complete audit trail.
What Okta Privileged Access is
Okta Privileged Access extends Okta identity to the infrastructure layer: Linux and Windows servers, databases, and service accounts. Instead of sharing root passwords or SSH keys, access is granted based on identity, group, and policy in Okta.
Just-in-time access grants privileges only for as long as needed, with approval where policy requires it. Privileged account credentials are vaulted and rotated automatically, so shared passwords disappear.
Every session is logged and can be recorded, providing the audit evidence required for compliance and incident investigation.
Use cases
Eliminating shared root passwords
Administrators sign in with their own identity through Okta; root accounts and shared keys are retired.
Infrastructure access audit
Evidence of who accessed which server, when, and what they did, for internal auditors and regulators.
Vendor and contractor access
Temporary access with approval and expiry for third parties maintaining your systems.
Hybrid and multi-cloud environments
One access policy for servers in your own data center and at cloud providers.
What we deliver
- Inventory of servers, privileged accounts, and current access patterns
- Design of access projects and teams, just-in-time and approval policies
- Server agent installation and integration with Okta groups
- Vaulting and rotation of privileged account credentials
- Session recording and audit reporting configuration
- Administrator training and handover
Frequently asked questions
Do we need Okta Workforce Identity first?
Yes. Okta Privileged Access builds on the identities and groups in Okta Workforce Identity, so the two are usually implemented in sequence.
Which operating systems are supported?
Common Linux distributions and Windows Server through Okta agents, plus access to specific databases and services. We confirm the full list during assessment.
What if Okta is unreachable during an incident?
A break-glass policy can be set up with tightly guarded, audited emergency accounts, in line with your company's security procedures.
Are administrator sessions recorded?
It can be enabled per policy. Recordings are retained for audit and investigation with a retention period you define.
Talk to our team about your requirements.
Send us an outline of your applications and users. We will schedule a discovery session.