Okta Launches CheckMate for Auth0 to Strengthen Developer Security Posture

Auth0, an identity platform owned by Okta, has introduced CheckMate for Auth0, a new open-source security assessment tool that helps developers and security teams proactively identify and fix configuration vulnerabilities in their Auth0 environments.

Available free under the Apache 2.0 License, CheckMate for Auth0 simplifies complex security reviews by scanning an organisation’s Auth0 tenant against a set of best practices. The tool provides detailed insights into potential risks, from weak password policies to misconfigured multi-factor authentication (MFA) settings.

"CheckMate for Auth0 is a command-line tool that analyzes your Auth0 tenant's configuration against a set of security best practices. It provides a clear overview of your security posture and flags potential issues, such as misconfigured applications, insufficient password policies, inadequate MFA settings, and the potential use of vulnerable NPM modules in Auth0 Actions code by looking up entries in GitHub’s Advisory Database," Shiven Ramji, President, Auth0 at Okta, wrote in a blog post.

The company says the tool is designed for both developers and security teams. Developers can use it to ensure their applications follow security best practices throughout the software lifecycle, while security professionals can conduct efficient tenant-wide audits to identify misconfigurations before they are exploited.

“CheckMate for Auth0 gives teams a clear and actionable overview of their security posture,” Ramji added. “It empowers organizations to take control of their Auth0 environments and stay compliant with evolving security standards.”

By automating routine checks for issues like weak credentials, insecure domains, and improper authentication flows, CheckMate for Auth0 aims to make secure-by-design identity management more accessible for teams of all sizes.

Earlier this year, Okta launched the Auth0 Customer Detection Catalog, an open-source toolkit designed to help security teams proactively detect and respond to emerging threats within their Auth0 environments.

Recently, at Oktane, its flagship event, Okta announced a new Identity Security Fabric, a unified framework designed to secure AI agents across enterprise systems. With this launch, the company aims to replace the typical patchwork of identity tools that struggle to keep up with AI-driven threats.