A robust security infrastructure is based on user permissions and two-factor authentication. They can reduce the chance of malicious insider attacks or accidental data breaches, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires a user to enter credentials from two distinct categories to be able to log into an account. This could be something the user knows (passwords PIN codes, passwords or security questions), something they possess (one-time verification code that is sent to their phone, or an authenticator application) or something they have (fingerprints facial or retinal scan).
2FA is often a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication that has more than two components. 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 also increased the importance of security for organizations that require two-factor authentication.
Enterprises are living organisms and their security infrastructures are continuously changing. Users have roles that change, hardware capabilities are evolving and complex systems are in the hands of users. It is essential to periodically review your two-factor authentication method at scheduled intervals to ensure it can keep up with the changes. The adaptive authentication method is one way to accomplish this. It is a form of contextual authentication that triggers policies depending on the date, time and location at which a login request is received. Duo provides an administrator dashboard that allows you to easily monitor and set these types of policies.