Duo Security (Cisco)
FreemiumThe most widely adopted MFA solution trusted by 40,000+ organizations
👤Identity & Access ManagementAbout Duo Security (Cisco)
Duo Security (acquired by Cisco) is the most straightforward MFA solution to deploy, trusted by 40,000+ organizations. Its push notification-based authentication provides strong security with minimal user friction. Duo's Device Trust verifies device health before granting access. The free plan supports up to 10 users with core MFA. Duo integrates with VPNs, on-premise apps, cloud apps, and remote desktop protocols. Strong choice for organizations needing MFA with minimal IT overhead.
What's Great
- ✓Easiest MFA deployment — most organizations are live in hours
- ✓Free plan for up to 10 users — great for small teams
- ✓Device Trust verifies endpoint health before granting network access
Watch Out For
- !Less feature-rich than Okta for full IAM needs beyond MFA
- !Cisco acquisition raised integration complexity concerns
Common Use Cases
A 50-person company deploys Duo MFA across all employee logins in one afternoon, eliminating password-only authentication
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free plan available. Paid plans unlock advanced features.
Category
Identity & Access Management
Manage user access, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication.
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