User permissions and two factor authentication are essential components of a robust security system. They can reduce the chance of insider threats or accidental data breaches, and help ensure regulatory compliance.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires a user to enter credentials from two distinct categories in order to log into an account. This could be something the user knows (passwords PIN codes, passwords and security questions) or something they own (one-time verification code that is sent to their mobile or an authenticator application) or something they are (fingerprints facial or retinal scan).
Most often, 2FA is a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which includes many more factors than just two. MFA is often a requirement in certain industries, like healthcare (because of strict HIPAA regulations), ecommerce and banking. The COVID-19 virus outbreak has increased the importance of security for businesses that require two-factor authentication.
Enterprises are living things and their security infrastructures are constantly changing. Users are changing roles, hardware capabilities are evolving and complex systems are now at the fingertips of users. It’s crucial to constantly review your two-factor authentication process at scheduled intervals to ensure that it can keep up with the changes. The adaptive authentication method is one way to accomplish this. It is a form of contextual authentication, which creates policies based on time, location and when a login request is processed. Duo offers an administrator dashboard that allows you to easily manage and set these types of policies.
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