Is Ubuntu 20.04 LTS considered a managed device compliant with Okta's standards?

The classification of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS as a managed device compliant with Okta's standards hinges on Okta's definition of a managed device and the specific security configurations that are typically required. Managed devices are generally those that are enrolled in a device management platform that enforces security policies, such as Mobile Device Management (MDM) or Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions.

For a device running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to be considered compliant, it must adhere to certain security protocols and configurations defined by Okta, which include mechanisms for managing updates, ensuring device integrity, encryption, and possibly more. Simply having Ubuntu as the operating system does not inherently guarantee compliance. Hence, while Ubuntu 20.04 LTS could potentially be configured to meet those standards, it is not considered compliant out of the box.

The implication that it is not compliant simplifies the understanding that Ubuntu, unless specifically configured with corporate policies and security measures, would not meet the necessary criteria to be viewed as a managed device under Okta’s standards. Compliance is about enforced policies and management, rather than just the operating system itself.