We Get Sh*t Done.
Fewer Meetings. Faster Fixes.
Get a grip on your Okta environment in half the time.
Meet Your Okta Architect
I’m Blake Edmond, Founder & Principal Architect at Crux Identity. As the sole architect behind every engagement, I personally own every step—from scoping to delivery. Having lead dozens of complex Okta engagements for top-tier clients, I know what to expect and how to deliver value.
Here’s what you get:
▸Deep Okta Mastery: Workforce Identity, Identity Governance, Workflows—known inside & out
▸Rapid Execution: I deliver robust solutions as fast as you allow
▸Fixed-Fee Clarity: Know your investment up front, no surprises
▸Direct Founder Access: One point of contact, zero middlemen
👉 Let’s cut the red tape—book a free consultation with Blake
Blake Edmond
Founder & Principal Architect
Why Identity Matters Now More Than Ever
Identity isn’t a checkbox. It’s the control layer that makes or breaks your systems. If users can’t log in, your business can’t run. If the wrong people can, you’ve got bigger problems.
At Crux Identity, we don’t bury you in complexity. We cut straight to the core—clean access, tight security, and zero friction for your team. You’ll get identity that works like it should, so you can focus on the work that matters.
The Okta Advantage
Okta isn’t some bolt-on identity tool. It’s a cloud-native platform that acts as your access control layer across the entire stack. If your business runs on cloud services and distributed teams, identity is your new perimeter—and Okta is the gatekeeper.
- SSO ensures users access all systems with a single identity, reducing password fatigue and IT overhead.
- Adaptive MFA protects access intelligently, using behavioral signals to challenge when it’s risky—and stay out of the way when it’s not.
- Lifecycle Management automates user provisioning and deprovisioning, reducing human error and audit headaches.
- Scalable Integration means Okta can plug into thousands of tools, from cloud services to on-prem legacy apps.
The result? Secure access, fast onboarding, and fewer tickets for your team to chase. That’s what identity should look like.
The Crux Packages
We specialize in Okta Professional Services across the entire Okta Workforce Identity Cloud platform.
Our solution packages are summarized below. For specific details visit the Packages page.
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The Crux Services
If it’s Okta, we do it. Reach out and let’s discuss solutions to your identity problems.
Implement & Integrate
Workforce Identity Cloud
SSO Implementation
Directory Integrations
Org2Org Integrations
MFA & Security Hardening
Optimization
Workflows Automations
License Optimization
User Lifecycle Workflows
Environment Cleanups
Support Staff Training
Identity Strategy
Solution Architecture
Identity Roadmaps
Platform Migrations
Identity Consolidations
Best-Practices Remediations
The Crux Difference
Okta Specialists
Okta is what we do. No jack-of-all-trades. No junior consultants. Only expert-level Okta architects.
Speed to Deployment
Deep technical proficiency x less time in meetings = fast deployments.
Transparent Pricing
We believe pricing should be transparent to allow you to make the best decision up front.
Async-First Communication
Unnecessary meetings waste everyone’s time. We prefer structured reports and video.
5% of Profits Donated to the Access Fund
Every contract we sign helps protect climbing across the U.S.
Certified Experience
Badges don’t mean much—experience does. Lucky for you, we’ve got both.
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