User permissions and two-factor authentication are crucial components of a secure security infrastructure. They can reduce the chance of insider threats or accidental data breaches, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Two factor authentication (2FA) is a method where a user must enter a here are the findings credential from two categories to log into their account. This could include something the user is aware of (password or PIN code, security question) or a document they have (one-time verification passcode sent to their phone or an authenticator app) or something that they possess (fingerprint, face, retinal scan).
2FA is usually a subset to Multi-Factor Authentication that has more than two factors. MFA is usually a requirement in certain industries, including healthcare (because of the strict HIPAA regulations), ecommerce and banking. The COVID-19 virus pandemic has also heightened the urgency of security for organizations that require two-factor authentication.
Enterprises are living organisms and their security infrastructures keep evolving. Users shift roles and hardware capabilities are evolving, and complex systems are accessible to users. It is important to review your two-factor authentication process regularly to ensure that it can keep up with the changes. One way to do this is through adaptive authentication which is a kind of contextual authentication that sets policies based upon how the login request is received. Duo offers an administrator dashboard centrally that lets you easily monitor and manage these types of policies.