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Westcon-Comstor to add Okta solution to its distribution portfolio in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece
November 2022 by Marc Jacob
Westcon-Comstor announced it has signed a new distribution agreement with Okta, the independent identity provider. The partnership will bring Okta’s identity-first Zero Trust security solution to the Southern region.
The addition of Okta’s platform to Westcon’s Next Generation Solutions (NGS) will reinforce its Zero Trust security proposition with one of the leading identity security providers. Okta’s Zero Trust approach gives Westcon’s partners a vital tool in the fight against attackers, as businesses look to move on from perimeter-based security practices.
Promoting a ‘never trust, always verify’ approach to security, Zero Trust has become a must-have strategy for securing enterprise networks. At the core of this approach is identity - organisations must have constant visibility over the users and connected devices on their network. The move to a fully distributed and remote workforce means securing countless devices, operated from countless locations. With 47% of organisations planning to keep full-time remote working in place and identity-based cyber attacks have become one of the number one threats, Zero Trust security solutions are a vital addition to any organisation’s security stack.
Okta’s identity-first approach to Zero Trust security ensures that the right people have the right level of access to the right resources. This is achieved through a range of tools, including authentication and monitoring software, which can easily integrate with other Zero Trust solutions. Granted access is continuously reviewed and updated without causing disruption to users, ensuring a frictionless and secure experience.
