Identity provider Okta has unveiled plans to establish its presence in India with a new office in Bengaluru, signaling a strategic move to tap into the country’s burgeoning digital identity market. As India anticipates an 18% surge in cybersecurity spending between 2020 and 2025, Okta aims to address the rising demand for robust authentication and combat cyber fraud. The company’s CEO, Todd McKinnon, expressed enthusiasm about bringing industry-leading identity solutions to Indian businesses and government agencies. Okta’s commitment extends to creating hundreds of jobs in cloud and cybersecurity, aligning with India’s technological innovation and evolving cybersecurity landscape. Bengaluru is set to host Okta’s first innovation center in the Asia Pacific, focusing on global research efforts in Engineering, Finance, and Solutions Engineering.