A secure security infrastructure is based on user permissions and two-factor authentication. They reduce the risk of malicious or accidental insider threats, limit the impact of data breaches, and also ensure the compliance of regulatory authorities.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires a user to enter credentials from two distinct categories to log into an account. This could be something that the user is familiar with (passwords, PIN codes and security questions) or something they own (one-time verification code that is sent to their phone, or an authenticator application) or something they are (fingerprints, face, or retinal scan).
2FA is often a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication which includes more than two factors. MFA is a requirement for certain industries like healthcare banks, ecommerce, and healthcare (due to HIPAA regulations). The COVID-19 epidemic has added 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 introduced every day, users switch roles, hardware capabilities evolve and complex systems enter the hands of everyday users. It is essential to regularly reevaluate the two-factor authentication strategies at regular intervals to ensure that they are keeping up with the latest developments. Adaptive authentication is one way to achieve this. It is a form of contextual authentication that activates policies based on time, place and how a login request is processed. Duo offers a central administrator dashboard that lets you easily set and monitor the policies of these kinds.