The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with Peraton and Okta, has officially launched myAuth, a next-generation identity authentication solution designed to replace DS Logon. The new platform is expected to streamline and secure digital access for nearly 20 million users, including service members, veterans, DoD civilians, retirees, contractors, and beneficiaries.
Built on the Okta Identity Platform and deployed by Peraton, myAuth delivers a cloud-based, scalable authentication system that provides flexible login options beyond the traditional Common Access Card (CAC). The solution enables secure access from any location or device, marking a significant leap in modernizing digital identity across the defense enterprise. Since its rollout began, more than 900,000 users have already enrolled, with full deployment expected within 18 months.
“myAuth is more than a system upgrade-it’s a game-changer for the entire DoD community,” said Steven Irish, vice president and general manager for Defense Enterprise and Health Solutions at Peraton. “Together with Okta, we’ve delivered on the Secretary of Defense and CIO’s direction to prioritize and enable commercial solutions by modernizing capabilities for service members and their families so the warfighter can focus on winning the next fight, rather than fighting legacy technologies.”
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Hosted in a DoD-authorized secure cloud environment with a Provisional Authorization from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), myAuth leverages Okta Verify to provide modern login methods. These include Okta FastPass, time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP), push notifications, and biometric authentication through facial or fingerprint recognition. This innovation reduces dependence on CACs for groups such as retirees and dependents, who often struggled with access under legacy systems.
“The Department of Defense is leading the way in digital identity transformation, and we’re proud that Okta is part of that journey,” said Amy Johanek, vice president of Federal at Okta. “myAuth is a prime example of how modern identity technology, combined with the right mission-focused partner, like Peraton, can provide both high assurance and high accessibility at massive scale. By eliminating workarounds and disparate user experiences, the DoD can ensure users have seamless access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and human resources.”