User Permissions and Two Factor Authentication

User permissions and two factor authentication are essential components of a solid security infrastructure. They lower the risk of insider threats or accidental data breaches, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Two factor authentication (2FA) is a procedure where a user must input a credential derived 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) or a document they have (one-time verification passcode sent to their mobile or an authenticator app) or something they’re (fingerprint or face, retinal scan).

2FA is often a subset to Multi-Factor Authentication that has more than two factors. MFA is a requirement in certain industries such as healthcare banks, ecommerce, and healthcare (due to HIPAA regulations). The COVID-19 pandemic has also created a new urgency for companies that require two-factor authentication for remote workers.

Enterprises are living organisms, and their security infrastructures are always evolving. New access points are developed every day, users switch roles as well as hardware capabilities change and complex systems end up in the hands of everyday users. It is important to regularly evaluate the two-factor authentication strategy regularly to ensure they keep up with these changes. Adaptive authentication is one method to achieve this. It’s a type of contextual authentication that activates policies based on timing, location and the manner in which a login request is processed. Duo offers a central administrator dashboard that allows you to easily set and monitor these kinds of policies.

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