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Cisco Duo MFA

Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication, Simple to Deploy

Cisco Duo stops phishing, malware, and ransomware by verifying every user's identity before granting access — with proximity verification and adaptive policies that protect your entire workforce.

Trusted Identity Verification for Every Access Attempt

Multi-factor authentication adds a second layer of verification at login, ensuring that stolen passwords alone cannot compromise your organization. Cisco Duo makes MFA fast to deploy, easy for users, and powerful enough to satisfy the strictest compliance requirements.

  • Phishing-resistant MFA with proximity verification and biometrics
  • Integrates with Active Directory, VPNs, SaaS apps, and custom applications
  • Adaptive authentication based on role, location, device health, and network
  • Compliant with PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FISMA requirements

Flexible Authentication That Works Everywhere

Duo deploys across your entire infrastructure — legacy and modern — without disrupting users or requiring complex integrations. Choose the authentication methods that fit your organization.

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Broad Platform Integration

Duo works out of the box with major SaaS platforms, VPN clients, cloud environments, and custom applications. Protect legacy Active Directory environments and modern cloud apps from a single platform — with minimal IT effort.

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Customizable Authentication Methods

Let users authenticate the way that works best for them. Duo supports biometrics, hardware tokens, passcodes, phone callbacks, and Duo Push — so you can balance security requirements with user convenience across every team.

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One-Tap Identity Verification

Users verify their identity with a single tap on their mobile device. Duo Push delivers a frictionless login experience that keeps employees productive while maintaining strong security at every access point.

MFA Evaluation Resource

The Multi-Factor Authentication Buyer's Guide

Choosing the right MFA solution is critical. This guide walks you through the key criteria for evaluating MFA products — including phishing resistance, deployment complexity, user experience, and compliance coverage.

  • Compare authentication methods and phishing resistance levels
  • Evaluate deployment models for legacy and cloud environments
  • Understand compliance requirements for PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FISMA
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Duo's eBook for the Multi-factor Authentication Buyer's Evaluation Guide

Adaptive Security Policies for Every Scenario

Duo evaluates risk signals at every login and adjusts authentication requirements dynamically — so trusted users on healthy devices get fast access, while risky attempts face stronger verification.

Location-Aware Policies

Restrict or step up authentication based on geographic location, IP address, or network context to block unauthorized access from unexpected regions.

Device Health Checks

Verify that devices meet security standards — up-to-date OS, encryption enabled, screen lock active — before granting access to sensitive applications.

Role-Based Access

Apply different authentication requirements based on user roles and group memberships, ensuring that privileged accounts receive stronger protection.

Phishing-Resistant Verification

Proximity-based verification and FIDO2 WebAuthn support ensure that authentication cannot be intercepted or replayed by remote attackers.

Rapid Enterprise Deployment at Scale

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City and County of Denver

The City and County of Denver deployed Duo MFA to more than 18,000 users in less than three months. With self-enrollment and broad platform support, Duo enabled the organization to secure its entire workforce rapidly — without disrupting day-to-day operations or requiring extensive IT resources.

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"18,000+ users enrolled in under 3 months — with minimal IT overhead and zero disruption to city services."

Recognized by Industry Experts

Duo is trusted by tens of thousands of organizations worldwide and consistently recognized for security, usability, and customer satisfaction.

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Consistently rated as a top MFA solution by verified enterprise users on TrustRadius.

Best 2fa app by Wirecutter

Named the best two-factor authentication app by The New York Times Wirecutter for ease of use, reliability, and regular updates.

Related Duo Security Solutions

Extend identity protection across your organization with solutions that integrate with Duo MFA.

Passwordless Authentication

Eliminate passwords entirely with biometrics, security keys, and platform authenticators. Reduce help desk calls and improve user satisfaction while strengthening security.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Give users one-click access to all their applications with a single set of credentials. Duo SSO integrates with your identity provider and enforces MFA at every login.

Device Trust

Verify that every device meets your security standards before granting access. Check OS version, encryption status, and endpoint health at every authentication attempt.

Secure Your Workforce with Cisco Duo MFA

Our Cisco-certified team can help you evaluate, license, and deploy Duo MFA across your organization. Whether you need to protect 50 users or 50,000, we will help you get started.

  • Phishing-resistant MFA with adaptive policies
  • Integration with legacy and modern infrastructure
  • PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FISMA compliance support
  • Response from a certified Cisco specialist within one business day