User Permissions and Two Factor Authentication

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User permissions and two-factor authentication are an essential part of any robust security infrastructure. They can reduce the risk of accidental or malicious insider activities, minimize the impact of data breaches and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Two factor authentication (2FA) is a procedure in which a user has to enter a credential from two categories to be able to log into an account. This could be something that the user is familiar with (passwords PIN codes, passwords and security questions), something they possess (one-time verification code that is sent to their phone, or an authenticator application) or something they actually possess (fingerprints or a face scan, or retinal scan).

2FA is often a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication that has more than two factors. MFA is a requirement in certain industries like healthcare, ecommerce, and banking (due to HIPAA regulations). The COVID-19 pandemic also created a new urgency for businesses that require two-factor authentication for remote workers.

Enterprises are living organisms, and their security infrastructures are constantly evolving. Access points are added each day, roles change and hardware capabilities are constantly evolving. complex systems end up in the fingers of everyday users. It is important to review your two-factor authentication method at scheduled intervals to ensure that it is able to keep up with these changes. Adaptive authentication is one way to achieve this. It’s a kind of contextual authentication that will trigger policies based on the timing, location and the manner in which the login request is received. Duo offers an administrator dashboard that allows you to easily manage and set these types of policies.