End-to-end phishing resistance that’s actually deployable
In the modern cybersecurity landscape, attackers are no longer just one step ahead—they’re miles ahead. They know your organization likely uses multi-factor authentication (MFA). In fact, they’ve come to expect it. But here’s the problem: not all MFA is created equal, and attackers have learned to exploit its weaker forms.
Phishing-resistant MFA is the answer, but—it’s been notoriously difficult to implement at scale for all workers and all use cases. Traditional solutions often require complex setups, cumbersome hardware tokens, or clunky configurations that frustrate users and IT teams alike. And, if a security control isn’t deployable; it’s not usable. And if it’s not usable, it’s not protecting anyone.
We need a new way forward.
At Duo, we’re working to make phishing-resistant authentication not only the strongest defense against identity-based attacks, but also easy to deploy and manage.
The identity problem is big—and growing
The numbers don’t lie: Cisco Talos found that 60% of breaches today involve compromised identities. Yet, Talos isn’t the only threat research organizations uncovering the identity problem. Basically, all reports that include data on breaches conclude that: identity is involved in the majority of said breaches.
Attackers aren’t just targeting login credentials anymore—they’re expanding their scope and upgrading their techniques. From enrollment processes to fallback mechanisms and even help desk interactions, every step of the identity lifecycle is under fire.
Duo’s answer: End-to-end phishing resistance
At Duo, we’re expanding our functionality from providing MFA at application login—to defending the entire identity attack surface. We’ve built an end-to-end solution that secures every vulnerable point, from initial user enrollment through authentication and fallback to mid-session – all the way through to help desk interactions. And we’ve done it in a way that’s deployable—no special hardware, no endless configurations, no headaches.
Here’s how we’re doing it:
Proximity Verification: The only phishing-resistant MFA that’s easy to deploy
Proximity Verification is Duo’s breakthrough in phishing-resistant MFA. By using your mobile phone to verify that the legitimate user is physically near the device requesting access, we eliminate the need for hardware tokens or complex configurations. It’s simple, seamless, and highly secure—just the way it should be.Complete passwordless authentication
Passwords are the weakest link in the authentication chain, and attackers know it. That’s why Duo is committed to eliminating passwords entirely, even at the most challenging stages like enrollment and fallback. Our passwordless solution removes stolen credentials from the equation, making it much more difficult for attackers to gain accessSession theft protection
Attackers are increasingly leveraging session hijacking—stealing an authenticated session cookie to bypass MFA entirely. Duo’s session theft protection technology defends against this advanced technique by removing the session cookie itself. Duo replaces the session cookie with a cryptographically signed proof of authentication that we control. This effectively removes the jewel from the safe and leaves an attacker with nothing to steal!Help desk identity verification
Social engineering attacks on help desks are on the rise, and they’re shockingly effective. To counter this, Duo has partnered with identity verification provider Persona to protect help desk interactions. By adding a layer of secure identity verification, we shut down social engineering attempts before they can gain any traction.
The Duo difference: Deployable, usable, effective
What sets Duo apart from other providers isn’t just our technology—it’s the fact that we’ve made it deployable and user-friendly without compromising security. Traditional phishing-resistant solutions have been plagued by high deployment complexity, requiring organizations to choose between security and usability. We say: why not have both?
With Duo, you get:
No Hardware Hassle: Say goodbye to clunky tokens and complex configurations. Duo’s solutions leverage mobile devices to simplify deployment.
An End-to-End Solution: From enrollment through to the help desk, we have the broadest coverage over the identity attack surface.
A Seamless User Experience: Security that doesn’t frustrate users or administrators.
Ready to take the next step?
The identity threat landscape is evolving, but with Duo’s end-to-end phishing resistance, so can your defenses. Let us help you make the shift to stronger, simpler, deployable security that actually works.
Because at the end of the day, attackers are relentless. Shouldn’t your defenses be, too?
To learn more about Duo’s phishing-resistant MFA and how it can protect your organization, check out the new Duo site or reach out to an identity expert.