Enable single-sign-on for Amazon WorkMail with IAM Identity Center and Okta Universal Directory

This article provides a comprehensive guide to enabling single sign-on (SSO) for Amazon WorkMail using AWS IAM Identity Center and Okta Universal Directory. The key steps and highlights include:

• Integrating WorkMail with IAM Identity Center and Okta to enhance email security
• Supports authentication via SCIM and SAML protocols
• Enables SSO for WorkMail web app users
• Requires using Personal Access Tokens (PAT) for desktop and mobile email clients
• Provides step-by-step configuration process for: - Okta integration - IAM Identity Center setup - WorkMail authentication configuration - Deploying a sample synchronization solution

The integration improves security by centralizing user authentication, reducing administrative overhead, and providing a more convenient login experience for users.