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A secure security infrastructure is built on the user’s permissions and two-factor authentication. They lower the risk click to find out more of malicious insider activity or accidental data breaches, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Two factor authentication (2FA) is a method where a user must enter a credential from two categories to be able to log into their account. This could be something the user is familiar with (password or PIN code security question), something they have (one-time verification passcode sent to their phone or authenticator app) or something they are (fingerprint, face, retinal scan).

Most often, 2FA is a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which is comprised of many more elements than two. MFA is typically a requirement in certain industries, including healthcare (because of stringent HIPAA regulations), ecommerce, and banking. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the importance of security for organizations that require two-factor authentication.

Enterprises are living things and their security infrastructures are constantly evolving. Users shift roles and hardware capabilities are evolving, and complex systems are now at the fingertips of users. It is crucial to regularly evaluate the two-factor authentication strategy at regular intervals to ensure they keep up with these changes. One method to do this is through adaptive authentication which is a type of contextual authentication that triggers policies based on how the login request comes in. Duo provides an administrator dashboard that allows you to easily monitor and set these types of policies.