Protect access to your applications with intelligent MFA and Zero Trust. Security that users love, without compromising the experience.
MFA that Users Love
Cisco Duo offers frictionless multi-factor authentication (MFA) that protects access to all your applications. With flexible authentication methods and device verification, Duo ensures only authorized users and devices access your resources.
Implement Zero Trust in minutes with no additional infrastructure. Duo integrates with over 100 applications and services, from VPNs to cloud applications.
Secure authentication in four simple steps
User Login
The user enters their credentials in the protected application or service.
Push Notification
Duo sends a secure push notification to the user's registered mobile device.
One-Tap Approve
The user approves the authentication request with a simple tap on their device.
Secure Access
Secure access is granted to the application after successful verification.
Authentication Methods
Duo Push
Approve sign-ins with a tap on your smartphone. The users' favorite method.
Biometrics
Face ID, Touch ID and Windows Hello for passwordless authentication.
Security Keys
Support for FIDO2 and U2F security keys like YubiKey.
SMS & Calls
Codes via text message or automatic phone calls.
Duo Mobile
Mobile app with offline OTP code generation.
Remembered Devices
Remember trusted devices to reduce friction.
Adaptive Access Policies
Granular policy engine that evaluates multiple contextual signals to make intelligent access decisions in real time.
Location-Based
Restrict access based on the user's geographic location and block attempts from unauthorized regions.
Device Health
Assess the device's security posture before granting access, including operating system and patch level.
Risk-Based
Real-time risk analysis that automatically adjusts authentication requirements based on threat level.
Time-Based
Configure allowed time windows for access and restrict authentications outside business hours.
Never Trust, Always Verify
Duo implements Zero Trust principles by verifying every access on every attempt.
- MFA on every login, no exceptions
- Endpoint health and security assessment
- Location, network, and behavior analysis
- Adaptive policies based on risk level
Device Verification
Duo Device Trust evaluates the security of each device before allowing access.
- Verifies active and up-to-date antivirus
- Requires up-to-date operating system versions
- Verifies disk encryption (BitLocker, FileVault)
- Blocks jailbroken/rooted devices
Integrated Single Sign-On
Access all your applications with a single secure login, compatible with leading federated authentication protocols.
SAML 2.0
Native integration with enterprise applications via SAML 2.0 for secure federated sign-on.
OpenID Connect
Full support for OpenID Connect, ideal for modern web applications and APIs.
LDAP
Direct integration with LDAP and Active Directory for centralized authentication.
Application Portal
Unified portal where users access all their applications from a single place with one click.
Protection For Everything
VPN & Remote Access
Secure remote access to the corporate network with MFA. Native integration with Cisco AnyConnect, Pulse Secure, FortiClient and more.
Cloud Applications
Protect access to cloud applications like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, AWS Console and hundreds more with SSO and MFA.
Windows & Mac Login
Add MFA to Windows and macOS login. Protect workstations with native two-factor authentication.
Security for Every Industry
Healthcare (HIPAA)
Protect patient data and comply with HIPAA through multi-factor authentication on clinical systems and electronic health records.
Finance (PCI DSS)
Secure financial transactions and comply with PCI DSS by protecting access to banking systems and cardholder data.
Education
Protect educational platforms and student data with secure, easy-to-use authentication for campuses and institutions.
Government
Meet government security standards including FedRAMP, protecting critical infrastructure and citizen data.
Security Certifications
Duo holds the most rigorous industry security certifications, ensuring your organization's regulatory compliance.
SOC 2 Type II
Independent audit verifying security, availability, and confidentiality controls.
ISO 27001
International standard for information security management with periodic audits.
FedRAMP
U.S. government authorization for cloud services handling federal data.
HIPAA
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for medical data.
PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry security standard that protects transaction data.
Frictionless Security
Quick Deployment
Deploy MFA in minutes, not days.
Happy Users
One-touch authentication, frictionless.
Real Zero Trust
Verifies identity, device, and context.
100+ Integrations
Compatible with your existing applications.
Cisco Duo Editions
Choose the edition that best fits your organization's security needs, from small teams to large enterprises.
Duo Free
Basic multi-factor authentication for small teams of up to 10 users.
- MFA for up to 10 users
- Duo Push and passcodes
- Community support
Duo Essentials
Essential access security for growing organizations.
- Unlimited MFA + SSO
- Basic access policies
- Device visibility
Duo Advantage
Advanced secure access with device trust and adaptive policies.
- Everything in Essentials + Remote access
- Adaptive access policies
- Device trust and health
Duo Premier
Complete Zero Trust protection with full visibility and advanced analytics.
- Everything in Advantage + Duo Trust Monitor
- Threat and anomaly detection
- Premium 24/7 support
Global Trust
Duo vs. the Competition
| Features | Cisco Duo | Okta | Microsoft | RSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | ||||
| VPN-less Access (ZTNA) | ||||
| Endpoint Visibility | ||||
| Integrated SSO | ||||
| FedRAMP Authorized |
100+ Ready Integrations
Duo integrates with the tools you already use.
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