2FA stands for “Two factor authentication.”
2FA strengthens access security by requiring two authentication factors, or credentials, to verify user identities.
These factors can include combining:
2FA protects against phishing, social engineering and password brute-force attacks and secures your logins from attackers exploiting weak or stolen credentials.
Duo is a security tool offering 2-factor authentication via a mobile phone application. Working with the input of a username and password, a second authentication method is leveraged. For that second authentication method, Duo utilizes one of either:
Upon setting up Duo, the admin can choose what the second form of authentication is.
Zero Trust defense is built on the fundamental rule of don’t trust anyone.
Duo upholds Zero Trust by assuming any log in attempt is the result of compromised credentials. In order for access to be granted via log in, the user must verify their identity- proving they are who they claim to be. That verification comes from Duo’s mobile application.
The less strain security measures put on users, the more likely users are to comply. Duo was designed for ease of use and because of this, Duo has been successful in delivering a solution that doesn’t significantly impede user workflow.
Duo has become well known for:
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That includes everything in Duo MFA: