User Permissions and Two Factor Authentication
A robust security system is built on user permissions and two-factor authentication. They help reduce the risk of malicious insider activities or accidental data breaches, and help ensure regulatory compliance.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires a user to enter credentials from two distinct categories to log into an account. It could be something the user is aware of (password or PIN code, security question) or something they already have (one-time verification passcode that is sent to their phone or an authenticator app) or something they’re (fingerprint or face, retinal scan).
Often, 2FA is a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) that has numerous more components than just two. MFA is a common requirement in certain industries, such as healthcare (because of the strict HIPAA regulations) as well as e-commerce and banking. The COVID-19 virus outbreak has increased the importance of security in organizations that require two-factor authentication.
Enterprises are living entities and their security infrastructures are constantly evolving. New access points are developed every day, users switch roles, hardware capabilities develop and complex systems are put in the fingers of everyday users. It is crucial to review the two-factor authentication methods regularly to ensure that they keep up with the latest developments. The adaptive authentication method is one way to achieve this. It is a lasikpatient.org/2020/11/18/surgery-technology form of contextual authentication, which will trigger policies based on the time, location and when a login request is processed. Duo offers a centralized administrator dashboard that lets you easily manage and set these types of policies.