No Agent Required: Duo & Microsoft Edge for Business Improve Device Trust
One of the key tenets of a zero trust security strategy is verifying a user’s identity before they’re granted access to network resources. Another important tenet is device trust. Does the device have a healthy security posture? Is the endpoint one that we “know” whether it’s company-issued or someone’s personal device?
Duo and Microsoft Launch Edge for Business Device Trust Connector
It’s with this latter question in mind that Cisco Duo is excited to announce an extension of our partnership with Microsoft. Together, we’re introducing the Microsoft Edge Device for Business Trust Connector (DTC), a native integration between the Edge for Business browser and Duo Trusted Endpoints. The integration identifies trusted endpoints through the managed Edge for Business browser so you can control application access and enforce browser-based protections without installing an agent on the endpoint.
“We are thrilled to announce the integration of Cisco Duo Trusted Endpoints with Microsoft Edge for Business. This collaboration empowers our mutual customers to extend the reach of their security investments, offering robust and seamless browser protection without the need for additional agents. As the browser has become a vital tool for work, we look forward to building even greater capabilities together.”
– Arunesh Chandra, Principal Product Manager, Microsoft
More Security, Better Experience
Increasingly, organizations are moving to hybrid environments. This means you may need to support flexible work patterns (remote and in-office), different device types (company-issued and personal), or a varied workforce (employees, contractors, etc.). You also face aggressive cybersecurity threats, rising expectations to protect sensitive information, and the need to stop unauthorized AI use. Central to these concerns is the web browser which often serves as the primary gateway to your corporate resources and AI.
The new Duo Trusted Endpoints integration with Microsoft Edge for Business enhances security in hybrid work environments. It addresses cybersecurity threats caused by stolen credentials and protects sensitive information by verifying trusted devices within Microsoft Edge for Business. When the browser is managed by the Edge management service, the integration allows Microsoft to assert a device's trust and share its status with Duo, which then incorporates device trust into the authentication process, verifying user and device security. By identifying trusted endpoints, you’re able to restrict application and resource access to only those devices you know through a Trusted Endpoints policy.
In addition to greater security, your users also get a better experience. Organizations often require employees to install an agent on their endpoint to identify if the device is managed. This doesn’t always go over well with employees, especially if it’s a personal device. By establishing trust through the Edge for Business browser, the Device Trust Connector removes the need for users to install an endpoint agent. It’s a win-win.
An Integration That Delivers Benefits
The Device Trust Connector integration provides some great benefits. Let’s take a look:
Simplified security: Easily verify users are interacting with a trusted Microsoft Edge for Business browser
Agentless data collection: Remove the need for an endpoint agent by collecting and sharing device trust signals through the Edge for Business browser
Support for hybrid environments: Create a Trusted Endpoints policy that supports company-issued, shared, and personal Bring Your Own (BYO) devices
Conditional access control: Allow application access only from known, trusted devices, while blocking access from unknown, untrusted endpoints
Simple setup and management: The Device Trust Connecter is an out-of-the-box integration, making administration fast and easy via the Duo Admin Panel
Getting Started
Duo makes it easy to extend and enhance security by verifying trust in every device, whether corporate or personal, without an installing agent through the Microsoft Edge for Business Device Trust Connector. Trusted Endpoints is available to Duo Essentials, Advantage, and Premier edition customers at no additional charge.
To get started setting up the integration, read our Microsoft Edge for Business Device Trust Connector documentation. You can also watch our Duo + Microsoft Edge for Business Device Trust Connector demo.
Finally, visit our Cisco Duo + Microsoft partner page to learn more about Duo’s partnership with Microsoft and how it benefits customers.