BMC AMI Enterprise Connector for OKTA

Strengthen security and unify identity across z/OS and enterprise systems.

Traditional z/OS methods leave gaps in identity control and MFA coverage. BMC AMI Enterprise Connector for Okta extends Zero Trust to the mainframe—enabling secure access without app or JCL changes.

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86%

of breaches involve weak or stolen credentials

https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/Tf91/reports/2023-data-breach-investigations-report-dbir.pdf

99%+

reduction in unauthorized access with multifactor authentication

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/publication/how-effective-is-multifactor-authentication-at-deterring-cyberattacks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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app or JCL changes needed to implement BMC AMI Enterprise Connector for Okta

Modernize mainframe access

Modernize mainframe access

Extend Okta-powered MFA to z/OS environments—no changes needed to existing applications, workflows, or JCL.

  • ZERO DISRUPTIONS

    Intercept authentications via post-validation exit without disrupting existing processes.

  • NATIVE OKTA CONNECTIVITY

    Connects directly to Okta’s MFA workflows using AT-TLS for fast, secure validation.

  • FLEXIBLE AUTHENTICATION OPTIONS

    Supports push notifications, biometrics, and token-based verification for improved user experience and security.

Strengthen Zero Trust posture

Strengthen Zero Trust posture

Eliminate blind spots in your identity strategy by enforcing risk-aware access controls on the mainframe.

  • UNIFIED ACCESS POLICIES

    Align with Okta policies to ensure consistent access control across cloud and on-prem environments.

  • ENTERPRISE-WIDE GOVERNANCE

    Extend governance and MFA to the mainframe for seamless, end-to-end identity protection.

  • PROACTIVE THREAT CONTAINMENT

    Block lateral movement by enforcing unified, least-privilege access across all systems.

Reduce mean time to resolution

Reduce mean time to resolution

Get deeper visibility into mainframe access activity with detailed SMF logs to speed up investigation and response.

  • GRANULAR AUDIT TRAILS

    SMF logging captures access attempts, failures, timeouts, and fallback logic for complete transparency.

  • FASTER ISSUE TRIAGE

    Pinpoint the root cause of access issues quickly with detailed event-level data.

  • CROSS-TEAM VISIBILITY

    Empower both security and operations teams with clear, actionable insights into user behavior.

Prevent incidents and improve efficiency

Prevent incidents and improve efficiency

Streamline identity management and reduce support burden by extending centralized MFA to the mainframe.

  • FEWER HELP DESK TICKETS

    Reduce password-related support calls by enforcing consistent MFA across all systems.

  • SIMPLIFIED USER LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

    Easily onboard and offboard users with centralized control over mainframe access.

  • STRONGER CREDENTIAL SECURITY

    Mitigate risk from stolen or shared credentials with modern, secure authentication methods.

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Integrations include:

Okta
RACF
z/OS
BMC AMI Security