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Take the guesswork out of policy evaluation with Duo’s Policy Calculator
Duo's Policy Calculator simplifies policy creation and management. Admins can see which policies apply and break down final policies rule-by-rule.

Secure identities on any device, anywhere: Introducing Duo Desktop Authentication
Duo Desktop authentication allows users to authenticate from a single laptop or desktop seamlessly and securely, offering an easy to deploy auth experience.

Harmonizing access control with routing rules
With the introduction of Routing Rules, Duo SSO adds support for authenticating users to multiple SAML identity providers and multiple AD sources.

Turning Microsoft MFA requirement for Azure into epic security win with Duo
You can satisfy Microsoft's mandatory MFA requirement for Azure using several Duo configurations, better protecting any Azure resources you're using.

Now available: Duo Federal Edition integration with Microsoft Entra ID
Duo custom control for Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access provides strong secondary authentication, along with Duo's granular access policies.

Revolutionizing Palo Alto VPN Access with Duo SSO
Protect Palo Alto VPN logins with Duo Single Sign-On via SAML 2.0, preventing unwanted access and streamlining the user experience.

The security industry is immature, but you’re not
Learn the trends and incentives for builders, practitioners, and attackers keeping the security industry in a reactionary loop—and, how to stop it.

Legacy authentication protocols: Why RADIUS is (still) important
RADIUS is a vital protocol, and can be used when protecting applications with Duo to meet an organization's specific environment and end-user needs.

Proactive threat hunting in Duo data
Learn how Duo's data scientists and threat analysts proactively identify and prevent novel attack methods across billions of authentications.

Dive in with Duo Passport: A secure, seamless future
Dive into Duo Passport for a secure, seamless future. Experience advanced identity security & access management. Transform your operations.