A solid security infrastructure is built on the user’s permissions and two-factor authentication. They help reduce the risk of insider threats or accidental data breaches and ensure compliance with regulations.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires users to enter credentials from two different categories to be able to log into an account. This could include something the user is aware of (password PIN code, password, security question) or something they already have (one-time verification passcode sent to their phone or authenticator app) or something they are (fingerprint or face scan).
2FA is usually a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication which includes more than two components. MFA is often a requirement in certain industries, like healthcare (because of the strict HIPAA regulations), ecommerce, and banking. The COVID-19 epidemic has increased the importance of security for companies that require two-factor authentication.
Enterprises are living organisms and their security infrastructures are constantly evolving. Access points are added daily, users change roles and hardware capabilities are constantly evolving. complex systems are put in the fingertips of everyday users. It is important to regularly examine the two-factor authentication strategies at regular intervals to ensure that they are keeping up with these changes. Adaptive authentication is a method to accomplish this. It is a form of contextual authentication, which will trigger policies based on the time, place and how the login request is received. Duo provides a central administrator dashboard that allows you to easily set and monitor these types of policies.