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Identity Security

Why a security-first approach to IAM matters more than ever
Security-first means putting security first whenever possible. Duo puts security controls on by default, not as a costly or incomplete add-on.

Come see Duo at Identiverse 2025
Duo dramatically expands offering with new directory and phishing-resistant functionality to address the sharp rise in identity-based attacks.

Introducing Duo Wear: Seamless MFA from your wrist!
Learn more about Duo Wear, a companion app for Duo Mobile that brings fast and easy multi-factor authentication to your Wear OS smartwatch!

Not just for unlocking content: How attackers are leveraging personal VPNs
Attackers are using personal VPNs to evade cyber defenses. Learn how Duo can detect personal VPN use in your environment.

MFA adoption: The most important security metric you can measure
A multi-factor authentication (MFA) adoption dashboard provides insight into how well an organization is defended and where to secure gaps.

Introducing User Trust Levels: Calculating identity risk to improve security outcomes
User Trust Levels are a holistic calculation of user risk that can be used to accelerate security workflows and improve security decisions.

Defending against identity-based threats using the Shared Signals Framework
Duo is using the Shared Signals Framework to effectively collaborate with other tools in an effort to stop identity-based threats.

Identity-based attacks are evolving. Duo can help
Cybersecurity agencies like CISA track the evolving threats and highlight new techniques. Duo helps protect against the most recent identity-based attacks.

Defending against help desk attacks
Duo’s identity security solutions can help organizations defend against social engineering attacks against the help desk.

3 reasons customers are loving Duo Passport
See why customers love Duo Passport. Discover key benefits for identity security & seamless access management.