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Okta doesn't just sell identity and access management; it lives it. By deploying its own solutions internally—a practice often dubbed 'Okta on Okta'—the company rigorously tests, refines, and validates its platform in a real-world, enterprise-grade environment. This commitment to being Customer Zero is fundamental to its innovation and security-first culture.
1Password isn't just a leading password manager for individuals and businesses; it's a critical tool used extensively by its own team. This deep internal reliance, a true 'dogfooding' philosophy, ensures that every feature, security measure, and user experience is rigorously tested and refined in a real-world, security-first environment, ultimately benefiting all users.
Splunk doesn't just sell data-to-everything solutions; its own teams are 'Customer Zero,' rigorously using the Splunk platform for their security, IT operations, and observability. Discover how this internal proving ground shapes more robust, effective, and battle-tested products for all users.
As a prime target for sophisticated cyberattacks, SentinelOne doesn't just build cybersecurity solutions; it lives and breathes them. Discover how SentinelOne leverages its own Singularity XDR platform and AI capabilities to protect its operations, turning intense adversarial pressure into a crucible for product innovation.
Nord Security, the force behind NordVPN, NordPass, and NordLocker, doesn't just preach digital security and privacy—it practices it rigorously from within. Explore how Nord's own teams rely on their suite of protective tools, creating a powerful feedback loop that strengthens their products and reinforces their security-first culture.
Cloudflare doesn't just build tools for the internet; it runs its global operations, secures its infrastructure, and innovates new products by rigorously using its own technology. Explore how Cloudflare's commitment to being 'customer zero' shapes its powerful suite of services.
From its iconic smartphones and BlackBerry Enterprise Server to its current focus on cybersecurity and IoT software, BlackBerry's journey has been deeply intertwined with using its own solutions. This internal adoption was key to its security prowess but also offers insights into navigating market shifts.
A look into how Akamai leverages its own suite of content delivery, security, and cloud computing solutions to refine its offerings and enhance its operational efficiency, turning internal use into a powerful engine for innovation.
Auth0, now a product unit within Okta, doesn't just sell identity solutions; it lives by them. This post explores how Auth0's practice of using its own platform for internal authentication, API security, and developer tooling has driven product innovation like the 'Teams' feature, while also examining the complexities and criticisms that can arise when a company is its own first customer.