A secure security infrastructure is based on user permissions and two-factor authentication. They help reduce the risk of malicious or accidental insider activities, minimize the impact of data breaches, and also ensure regulatory compliance.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires users to input credentials from two different categories to be able to log into an account. It could be something the user is aware of (password, PIN code, security question) or something they own (one-time verification passcode that is sent to their phone or an authenticator app) or something they are (fingerprint or face scan).
2FA is usually a subset to Multi-Factor Authentication, which has more than two components. MFA is a requirement in certain industries such as healthcare banks, ecommerce, and healthcare (due to HIPAA regulations). The COVID-19 epidemic has increased the importance of security for organizations that require two-factor authentication.
Enterprises are living beings and their security infrastructures are constantly evolving. Users shift roles and hardware capabilities are evolving and complex systems are accessible to users. It’s crucial to constantly review your two-factor authentication method regularly to ensure it can keep up with these changes. One way to accomplish this is to use adaptive authentication. This is a kind of contextual authentication that triggers policies based on how the login request comes in. Duo offers an administrator dashboard centrally that lets you easily monitor and set these types of policies.
