Okta Certified Professional: Your Gateway to Secure Identity Management
The Okta Certified Professional (OCP) certification validates your expertise in implementing and managing secure identity solutions using Okta, a leading provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions. This globally recognized credential demonstrates your ability to:
Configure and manage Okta users and groups.
Implement single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Manage user lifecycle, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and password resets.
Utilize Okta's API and SDKs for integration with other applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve common Okta issues.
Who should consider this Certification?
This certification caters to a diverse group of professionals seeking to:
Launch their career in identity and access management: Newcomers can establish a solid foundation and gain practical experience.
Advance their IT career: Existing IT professionals can deepen their knowledge of Okta and enhance their marketability.
Support Okta initiatives within their organization: IT admins, security professionals, and application developers can contribute effectively to secure identity management practices.
Prepare for further certifications: This certification forms the foundation for pursuing advanced Okta certifications.
Responsibilities of an Okta Certified Professional:
Implementing Okta authentication mechanisms: Configuring SSO, MFA, and adaptive authentication for secure user access.
Managing user accounts: Creating, managing, and securing user accounts, including password policies and access control.
Integrating Okta with other applications: Leveraging Okta's APIs and SDKs to connect with various applications and services.
Securing applications and data: Implementing security best practices to protect applications and sensitive data.
Monitoring and troubleshooting: Monitoring system health, identifying and resolving issues, and ensuring optimal performance.
Exam Details (Source: Okta):
Format: 50-65 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions
Time Limit: 2 hours
Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese (other languages offered periodically)
Passing Score: Not publicly disclosed
Course Outline
The Okta Certified Professional Exam covers the following topics -
MODULE 1 - Identity and Access Management (22.5%)
Industry Knowledge
Demonstrating knowledge of IAM and IDaaS and how they relate to Okta
Single Sign-On (SSO) Federation
Based on a given use case, demonstrate knowledge of whether SAML, WS-FED, or OIDC should be used
Demonstrating knowledge of IdP versus SP initiated flows
Demonstrating knowledge of the benefits of using federation vs. password vaulting
Demonstrating knowledge of how SWA is used in Okta
Demonstrating knowledge of basic troubleshooting of the Okta Browser plug-in
Single Directory Integration
Demonstrating knowledge of the Active Directory integration options with Okta
MODULE 2 - User Lifecycle Management (45.5%)
Okta as a Directory
Demonstrating knowledge of the purpose of Universal Directory
Demonstrating knowledge of custom attributes, mappings, and data transformation
Demonstrating knowledge of the process to add Okta mastered users
Provisioning
Demonstrating knowledge of what lifecycle management is in Okta
Demonstrating knowledge of when to use Okta user states and statuses
Demonstrating knowledge of how to use app assignments, requests, and automations to provision applications to users
Demonstrating knowledge of how to manage group assignments and rules
Demonstrating knowledge of the various group types supported by Okta
Workflow
Demonstrating knowledge of the various methods for activating and deactivating users
Self-Service (End user)
Demonstrating knowledge of self-service options available to end users
Okta Integration Network
Demonstrating knowledge of the OIN and how to leverage Okta out-of-the-box app integrations
Demonstrating knowledge of how to search for pre-built integrations and identify the app capabilities
MODULE 3 - Security (16%)
Basic Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Demonstrating knowledge of multi-factor authentication
Demonstrating knowledge of the MFA strategies
Demonstrating knowledge of user authentication flow
Demonstrating knowledge of available factor types and supported forms
Demonstrating understanding of the MFA reset options that are available to an administrator
Policies
Demonstrating knowledge of the policy types available in Okta and their functionalities
Demonstrating knowledge of when to use each policy
Demonstrating understanding of how policies are applied based on the policy priority order
Demonstrating understanding of the importance of the default policies in Okta
Administrator Access Control
Demonstrating knowledge of the general usage of Administrative roles in Okta
MODULE 4 - Administration and Troubleshooting (16%)
Okta Personalization
Demonstrating knowledge of the administrative personalization capabilities available through Okta
Logging and Reporting
Demonstrating understanding of the difference between Okta reports and syslogs
Demonstrating knowledge of the tasks page
API and API Token Management
Demonstrating understanding of the security impact of granting management API tokens
Demonstrating knowledge of how to create and manage API tokens
Demonstrating understanding of when Okta API-AM should be used
Customer Support Practices
Demonstrating knowledge of the Help and Support Process
Demonstrating knowledge of Trust.okta.com and the Okta help center
Demonstrating understanding of the differences between EA and GA features