What is the primary reason for not changing a Default Policy in Okta?

The primary reason for not changing a Default Policy in Okta is to ensure that you never lock yourself out of your Okta organization. Default Policies are designed to provide a balanced security and usability setup that is intended to keep the system accessible while maintaining necessary protections. Altering these default settings could inadvertently create scenarios where users, including administrators, might lose access to their accounts or the system. This is particularly crucial for accounts that have elevated privileges, as locked-out admin accounts can lead to significant management challenges and potentially leave the organization vulnerable.

Maintaining the Default Policy minimizes the risk of unintentional consequences that can arise from misconfigurations, preserving essential access to the Okta environment. In contrast, while options related to restrictions, experimentation, or management simplification might have their places, they do not address the critical access concerns posed by changing foundational security settings.