User Permissions and Two Factor Authentication

A solid security infrastructure is based on user permissions and two-factor authentication. They lower the risk of malicious insider activity or accidental data breaches, and also ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Two factor authentication (2FA) is a process where a user must enter a credential in two categories to be able to log in to an account. It could be something the user knows (passwords, PIN codes, security questions) or something they’ve got (one-time verification code that is sent to their mobile or an authenticator program) or something they ARE (fingerprints facial or retinal scan).

2FA is usually a subset to Multi-Factor Authentication, which has more than two factors. MFA is usually a requirement in certain industries, including healthcare (because of strict HIPAA regulations) as well as e-commerce and banking. The COVID-19 pandemic also created a new urgency for companies that require two-factor authentication for remote workers.

Enterprises are living organisms and their security infrastructures are constantly evolving. Access points are added each day, roles change as well as hardware capabilities change and complex systems enter the fingers of everyday users. It’s important to regularly reevaluate your two-factor authentication strategy at scheduled intervals to ensure that it keeps pace with these changes. One way to accomplish this is through adaptive authentication which is a form of contextual authentication that triggers policies based on how, when and where a login request comes in. Duo offers a central administrator dashboard that lets you easily set and monitor these kinds of policies.

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