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Cisco Duo
Delivers peace of mind with strong Cybersecurity and increased productivity at an unmatched value.


Easy, Flexible Cybersecurity Solutions for Everyone

Cisco Duo provides the best of both worlds: a multi-factor authentication solution that is strong and easy-to use.


What Is Duo?


Duo is a two-factor authentication solution that helps organizations boost security by verifying user identity, establishing device trust, and providing a secure connection to company networks and applications.



How does Duo work?

When a user logs in—whether from their home office, the corporate office, or another remote location—Duo uses two-factor authentication and a zero-trust approach to security. Before granting access, Duo will:

      

  • Verify user trust. Duo uses a second form of validation, such as a smartphone, to verify that a user is who they say they are before granting them access.

  • Establish device trust. Once access is granted, Duo enables your organization to see every device that is connected to your network and applications and easily monitor device health and compliance.

  • Enforce adaptive policies. You can set access levels based on role, device, location, and other relevant factors.

  • Grant secure access to users. Get even more secure access, beyond what a VPN can provide, and verify the identities of users from wherever they choose to log in.

  • Grant secure access to apps. Provide users with single sign-on (SSO) for a consistently easy login experience. A user-friendly dashboard provides streamlined access to company apps.

  • Passwordless authentication: Passwordless authentication is the term used to describe a group of identity verification methods that don't rely on passwords. Examples of passwordless authentication include biometrics, security keys, and specialized mobile apps.

  • Two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication adds a layer of security to online accounts using a second device such as a smartphone. By sending a push notification to that device, two-factor authentication prevents another person from accessing an account—even if the password has been compromised.

  • Zero trust: Zero-trust security can be summarized as "never trust, always verify." Traditional security strategies operate under the assumption that any user or device within a corporate network can be trusted. With so many users now logging in remotely, this approach is no longer viable. Data and applications aren't located behind the network perimeter and a firewall, and users connect directly to company networks with personal devices.

Duo Products - Simple Tools for Complex Security Needs

Duo’s MFA (multi-factor authentication) and 2FA (two-factor authentication) app and access tools can help make security resilience easy for your organization, with user-friendly features for secure access, strong authentication and device monitoring.


Multi-Factor Authentication


Quickly and securely verify user trust with every access attempt.


Get Fast MFA


Remote Access


Establish strong security for your remote users.


Secure Remote Access


Adaptive Access Policies


Get granular security tailored to your users and their access context.


Discover Adaptive Access


Device Trust


Know the health of every device accessing your applications, managed or not.

Explore Device Trust


Single Sign-On (SSO)


Provide simpler, safer access with just one username and password.


Learn About SSO


Duo Editions and Pricing


Strong Security That Powers High Productivity


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