Security News > 2020 > October > Okta opens the door to third-party developers with new Okta Devices SDK and API
Single sign on provider Okta is opening its platform to third-party developers with a new Okta Devices SDK and an accompanying API that it said will allow developers to "Leverage the power of Okta Verify to build customized, secure, and seamless login experiences for their customers."
Announced at Okta Showcase 2020, the new SDK was built for a mobile-first world that Okta said requires organizations to constantly deliver new bespoke and custom-tailored experiences for customers.
"This dynamic landscape has placed an extra emphasis on today's modern businesses to be relevant across every device. The Devices SDK takes the customizability and security of the Okta Identity Cloud and puts it in the hands of developers everywhere," said Okta Chief Product Officer Diya Jolly.
Users that opt to use Okta for signing in to an app that uses the Okta Devices SDK will have their devices registered with the Okta Universal Directory, allowing them to use Okta services from other devices and apps, as well as handle security on devices that are lost or stolen.
Developers interested in trying the Okta Devices SDK and API for iOS and Android will have to wait for early access to open in Q1 2021, and can find out more information on Okta's website.