Okta. has filed a patent for an authentication system that allows seamless transfer of enrollment between client devices. The system securely stores authentication credentials and enables easy transfer based on authorized requests, reducing user actions. The computer-implemented method involves receiving, transmitting, and confirming enrollment information. GlobalData’s report on Okta gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Okta, Automation system authentication was a key innovation area identified from patents. Okta's grant share as of January 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Transfer of enrollment in authentication services between client devices
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240039729A1) describes a computer-implemented method for enrolling client devices in authentication services of an authentication system. The method involves receiving authentication credentials from a client device, transmitting a request for enrollment to the authentication system based on existing authentication information, and confirming the enrollment by associating the authentication information with the client device's credentials. Additionally, the method includes transferring the enrollment between client devices, verifying user presence, and securely storing authentication credentials using trusted platform modules.
Furthermore, the method encompasses generating authentication factors, transmitting access requests, and replacing existing authentication credentials with new ones. The process involves securely storing credentials on client devices, utilizing trusted platform modules for storage, and ensuring multi-factor authentication certificates correspond to the appropriate devices. The patent also covers a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing executable instructions for performing the described actions, including enrolling client devices, transferring enrollments, and confirming successful transfers. Overall, the patent application outlines a comprehensive method for managing authentication credentials and enrollment in an authentication system, emphasizing security and user verification throughout the process.
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