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KAST Chooses Okta’s Auth0 to Scale Secure Identity for Rapid User Acquisition

Paving the Way for Significant Improvements in Login Speeds and Authentication Reliability, Even During Peak Usage Periods

KAST, a Hong Kong-based FinTech platform, has integrated Okta’s Auth0 platform to provide seamless and secure authentication for users.

Founded in 2024, KAST offers a stablecoin-powered financial platform designed to provide users with seamless global spending and saving capabilities. With a user base exceeding 100,000, KAST is committed to delivering a secure and intuitive experience for its customers.

“As we built our platform from the ground up, selecting the right identity provider was crucial,” said Raagulan Pathy, Co-founder, KAST, said “Auth0’s robust security features, scalability, and developer-friendly APIs aligned perfectly with our goals. It enabled us to enhance our security posture and ensure a smooth user experience.”

Okta, Inc. is the world’s identity company™. We secure Identity, so everyone is free to safely use any technology. Our customer and workforce solutions empower businesses and developers to use the power of Identity to drive security, efficiencies, and success— all while protecting their users, employees, and partners. (Learn why the world’s leading brands trust Okta for authentication, authorisation, and more at okta.com.)

Upgrading Reliability with Okta Auth0

Since integrating Auth0, KAST has observed significant improvements in login speeds and authentication reliability, even during peak usage periods. The platform’s enhanced security measures have been implemented with minimal disruption to users.

“KAST exemplifies how forward-thinking companies can leverage modern identity solutions to build trust and scale effectively,” said Ben Goodman, SVP and GM, Asia Pacific and Japan at Okta. “We’re proud to support KAST in their mission to provide secure and seamless financial services to a global audience.”

With Auth0’s flexible architecture, KAST is well-positioned to adopt emerging authentication standards and rapidly implement additional security controls as it continues to grow.

Martin Dale Bolima

Martin has been a Technology Journalist at Asia Online Publishing Group (AOPG) since July 2021, tasked primarily to handle the company’s Disruptive Tech Asia and Disruptive Tech News online portals. He also contributes to Cybersecurity ASEAN and Data&Storage ASEAN, with his main areas of interest being artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing and cybersecurity. A seasoned writer and editor, Martin holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. He began his professional career back in 2006 as a writer-editor for the University Press of First Asia, one of the premier academic publishers in the Philippines. He next dabbled in digital marketing as an SEO writer while also freelancing as a sports and features writer.

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