User permissions and two-factor authentication are a vital element of a solid security infrastructure. They reduce the risk of malicious or accidental insider activities, minimize the impact of data breaches and help ensure regulatory compliance.
Two factor authentication (2FA) is a process which requires the user to enter a credential in two categories to sign in to an account. This could be something the user knows (passwords PIN codes, passwords or security questions) or something they’ve got (one-time verification code sent to their phone, or an authenticator application) or something they have (fingerprints face, fingerprints, or retinal scan).
Often the 2FA is a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) that has many more elements than two. MFA is a requirement for certain industries like healthcare banks, ecommerce, and healthcare (due to HIPAA regulations). The COVID-19 virus has given new urgency to security for businesses that require two-factor authentication for remote workers.
Enterprises are living entities and their security infrastructures are constantly changing. Access points are added every day, users switch roles and hardware capabilities are constantly evolving. complex systems reach the fingers of everyday users. It is essential to periodically review your two-factor authentication plan at regular intervals to make sure that it keeps pace with these changes. One way to accomplish this is to use adaptive authentication. This is a type of context authentication that will trigger policies based on how the login request comes in. Duo provides a central administrator dashboard that lets you easily manage article and set these kinds of policies.
