Permissions for users and two-factor authentication are an essential part of a robust security system. They reduce the risk of malicious insider activity or accidental data breaches and ensure compliance with regulations.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires a user to input credentials from two different categories to sign into an account. This could include something the user is familiar with (password, PIN code, security question) or something they own (one-time verification passcode sent to their phone or an authenticator app) or something that they possess (fingerprint, face, retinal scan).
2FA is often a subset to Multi-Factor Authentication, which has more than two components. MFA is a requirement for certain industries, such as healthcare banks, ecommerce, and healthcare (due to HIPAA regulations). The COVID-19 epidemic has also raised the importance of security for companies that require two-factor authentication.
Enterprises are living things and their security infrastructures are always changing. New access points are developed each day, roles change and hardware capabilities are constantly evolving. complex systems enter the fingertips of everyday users. It is important to regularly examine the two-factor authentication strategies at regular intervals to ensure they keep up with these changes. One method to do this is to use adaptive authentication. This is a type of context authentication that sets policies based upon how it is used, when and when a login request comes in. Duo provides an administrator dashboard that lets you easily manage and set these types of policies.