Duo Security

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User identity verification & device vulnerability discovery
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About Duo Security

Duo Security is a cloud-based solution for user identity verification and device vulnerability assessment which offers multiple methods of two-factor authentication, configurable permissions and controls, endpoint visibility and remediation, Single Sign-On (SSO), and more. The Duo Trusted Access platform is designed to address possible security threats by verifying users’ identities and device health before they are allowed to connect to the organization’s applications.

Duo verifies users’ identities in a number of ways, using two-factor authentication methods including SMS passcodes, phone callbacks, hardware tokens, and one-tap authentication through push notifications from the Duo Mobile app. Administrators can configure and enforce custom access policies and controls, including blocking user logins from specific locations, such as countries the company does not do business in. Application-based controls can also be set up, allowing administrators to define different two-factor authentication requirements for access to specific systems, such as requiring two-factor authentication for every VPN login attempt, but only once a week for Outlook access.

Duo allows users to create an inventory of user devices and use this data to identify vulnerabilities posed by outdated operating systems, browsers, and Flash & Java plugins. Users can be automatically notified of outdated devices, with direct links to update to the latest software version, provided a set number of login attempts before application access is blocked, or immediately blocked from accessing applications, with permissions reinstated after the browser or plugin has been updated. For organizations where certain applications have specific browser or Flash dependencies, self-remediation policies can be set up to notify only particular users of issues with specific plugins or browsers.

Duo’s Access Gateway offers a secure web portal to give Single Sign-On (SSO) access to employees who use 10 or more cloud applications. Applications are presented on a single page, giving users visibility into all available applications. Device security health checks are carried out every time a user accesses a cloud application, and user identity is verified without the need for them to re-authenticate each time they access an application.

Pricing starting from:

US$3.00/month

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

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Key benefits of Duo Security

  • Permissions and controls can be configured to prevent users logging in from high-risk countries, or those which the company does not do business in, and two-factor authentication requirements can be set on an app-specific basis.

  • Detailed data on users’ devices can be recorded, and vulnerabilities identified, including outdated operating systems, plugins, and browsers, with automatic notifications to users and the option to block access to applications until vulnerable devices are updated.

  • The Access Gateway offers Single Sign-On (SSO) for employees who user 10 or more cloud applications, while still assessing device health and checking users’ identities every time an application is accessed.

  • Staff, visitors, and contractors can be granted temporary access using bypass codes, with the ability to generate single, event, and time-based codes, which can be set to expire after a set number of uses or amount of time.

  • Stolen or lost authentication devices can be disabled and dissociated from their user, and re-enabled if found.

    • Typical Customers

    • Freelancers
    • Small Businesses (2-50)
    • Mid-size Companies (51-500)
    • Large enterprises (500 and more)

    Deployment

    • Cloud-based
    • On-premise

    Markets

    Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany , United Kingdom, India, Japan, Mexico, United States

    Supported Languages

    English, French, German

    Pricing starting from:

    US$3.00/month

    • Free Version
    • Free Trial
    • Subscription

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    Duo Security Software - Login attempts can be blocked by Duo Security based on where the user is located
    Duo Security Software - Enrollment policies can be setup and used to allow or deny access to unenrolled users
    Duo Security Software - Duo Security allows administrators to define how long a trusted device or network can be remembered for
    Duo Security Software - User self-enrollment can be offered with Duo Security
    Duo Security Software - Duo Security offers native iOS and Android apps for one-touch authentication
    Duo Security Software - Users can deny or approve login attempts directly from push notifications
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    Duo Security Software - Duo Security allows administrators to control which authentication methods can be used
    Duo Security Software - Login attempts can be blocked by Duo Security based on where the user is located
    Duo Security Software - Enrollment policies can be setup and used to allow or deny access to unenrolled users
    Duo Security Software - Duo Security allows administrators to define how long a trusted device or network can be remembered for
    Duo Security Software - User self-enrollment can be offered with Duo Security
    Duo Security Software - Duo Security offers native iOS and Android apps for one-touch authentication
    Duo Security Software - Users can deny or approve login attempts directly from push notifications
    Duo Security Software - Multiple accounts can be managed from the Duo Mobile app
    Duo Security Software - The Duo Mobile app generates login codes for two-factor authentication

    Features

    Total features of Duo Security: 59

    • API
    • Access Certification
    • Access Control
    • Access Controls/Permissions
    • Access Management
    • Activity Monitoring
    • Activity Tracking
    • Alerts/Notifications
    • Anti Virus
    • Application Security
    • Audit Trail
    • Authentication
    • Automatic User/Device Recognition
    • Behavioural Analytics
    • Biometrics
    • Cloud Application Security
    • Compliance Management
    • Credential Management
    • Customisable Branding
    • Data Security
    • Employee Database
    • Employee Directory
    • Encrypted Password Storage
    • Encryption
    • Endpoint Management
    • Firewalls
    • Fraud Detection
    • Identity Federation
    • Incident Management
    • Intrusion Detection System
    • Mobile Access
    • Mobile Authentication
    • Multi-Factor Authentication
    • Multiple Authentication Methods
    • Password Database
    • Password Management
    • Password Synchronisation
    • Patch Management
    • Policy Management
    • Privileged Account Management
    • Real Time Notifications
    • Real Time Reporting
    • Reminders
    • Reporting/Analytics
    • Secure Login
    • Secure Password Sharing
    • Self Service Portal
    • Self-Service Access Request
    • Single Sign On
    • Third Party Integrations
    • Threat Intelligence
    • Threat Response
    • Two-Factor Authentication
    • Unified Directory
    • User Management
    • User Provisioning
    • VPN Software
    • Vulnerability Protection
    • Vulnerability Scanning

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    Reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5
    (386)
    Value for Money
    4.6/5
    Features
    4.5/5
    Ease of Use
    4.6/5
    Customer Support
    4.4/5

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    Kelsi
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    • Industry: Veterinary
    • Company size: 5,001-10,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 1+ year
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    • Ease of Use
    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    Easiest two factor authentication

    Reviewed on 15/9/2022

    I began using it for my university login. It was easy to set up and utilize on an on-going basis. I...

    I began using it for my university login. It was easy to set up and utilize on an on-going basis. I now use it for my OneLogin as well.

    Pros

    Super easy to set up a new two-factor authentication, which I cannot say the same for some of the other ones that I have used.

    Cons

    No cons for two-factor authentication. It was super easy to set up new ones, and I use Duo whenever it is available for two-factor requirements.

    Verified Reviewer
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    • Industry: E-Learning
    • Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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    • Ease of Use
    • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

    Duo Security is great at multi-factor authentication

    Reviewed on 31/8/2022

    Pros

    I liked that it connected to my phone and it was easy to get the passwords and respond to the notification to sign in. I liked that my organization valued my security and was investing in products to keep me and my data safe

    Cons

    It took some time to adjust to this software but that was because it was the first multi-factor authentication that I used. Now that it has been a few years, I am fully on board and don't find it inconvenient anymore

    Verified Reviewer
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    • Industry: Information Technology & Services
    • Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 1+ year
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    • Ease of Use
    • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

    Duo Mobile

    Reviewed on 29/7/2022

    Overall, because of these two experiences. I am genuinely going to look into an alternative option...

    Overall, because of these two experiences. I am genuinely going to look into an alternative option and preferably leave Duo as a personal preference. I love how secure it is but it's not okay to have a safety exit that doesn't work - like come on?

    Pros

    No one will ever get in to your apps or info

    Cons

    If you need to get in, you won't be able to. I had a phone stolen, and then unfortunately lost not long after I got a new phone. I had my back up codes saved when when the first one was stolen - did not let me into any of my apps and the worst part is - they give you 8-10 codes to use for a 'back up'. When the first one was stolen, I was extra safe and careful and then I sadly lost that one and I could, once again, not get into a single app using my back up codes.

    Verified Reviewer
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    • Industry: Computer & Network Security
    • Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 1+ year
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    • Ease of Use
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    Amazing Software for MFA authentication

    Reviewed on 10/6/2022

    Overall Duo has helped us improving device security and we were able to integrate with our Palo...

    Overall Duo has helped us improving device security and we were able to integrate with our Palo Alto Firewall devices and had pretty smooth experience.

    Pros

    This worked pretty smoothly, when logging in the security devices such as firewalls, with duo we made sure no unauthorized users is logging into the devices with Multi Factor Authentication mechanism. With duo we simply were able to compliance with Zero Trust Model, no unauthorized users can make the changes on the system.

    Cons

    They can work on their mobile application and make sure to improve the user experience, I feel bit delay while receiving the authentication request. Also on mobile app they can make it like only one finger touch is enough to authenticate the user. So less clicks can make the experience way better.

    cody
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    • Industry: Financial Services
    • Company size: 51-200 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Value for Money
    • Ease of Use
    • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

    Inexpensive MFA Solution

    Reviewed on 6/9/2022

    Pros

    Once you set up the Duo proxy, the product is very easy to use.

    Cons

    There seems to be a weekly issue with notifications of some failed component or other.

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    Duo Security FAQs

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    Duo Security offers the following pricing plans:

    • Starting from: US$3.00/month
    • Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
    • Free Trial: Available

    30-day free trial, no credit card required. Personal - for on-premise apps; up to 10 users: free Business - for on-premise apps: $1 per user per month Enterprise - for on-premise and cloud apps: $3 per user per month Platform: $6 per user, per month

    Duo Security has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001-5,000

    Duo Security supports the following languages:

    English, French, German

    Duo Security supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    We do not have any information about what integrations Duo Security has

    Duo Security offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat

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