A solid security infrastructure is based on user permissions and two-factor authentication. They reduce the chance of malicious or accidental insider activities, minimize the impact of data breaches, and ensure compliance with regulations.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires users to input credentials from two different categories to be able to log into an account. This could be something that the user is familiar with (passwords, PIN codes or security questions) or something they have (one-time verification code that is sent to click to investigate their mobile or an authenticator program) or something they are (fingerprints or a face scan, or retinal scan).
Often, 2FA is a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which includes many more elements than two. MFA is often a requirement in certain industries, for example healthcare (because of the strict HIPAA regulations) as well as e-commerce and banking. The COVID-19 epidemic has given new urgency to security for organizations requiring two-factor authentication for remote workers.
Enterprises are living beings and their security infrastructures are constantly evolving. Users shift roles and capabilities of hardware are changing, and complex systems are now in the hands of users. It is crucial to regularly review the two-factor authentication methods at regular intervals to ensure that they are keeping up with the latest developments. One way to do this is to use adaptive authentication. This is a type of context authentication that will trigger policies based on how the login request is received. Duo offers a centralized administrator dashboard that lets you easily set and monitor these types of policies.