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Adopt a security-first approach to identity with Duo Directory
Identity remains a major cause of breaches. It is time to adopt a security-first approach—Duo can help.

Untangling the identity web: Why a secure identity broker is your new best friend
The identity landscape remains complex. But with Duo as your secure identity broker, you can finally untangle the mess.

Duo Proximity Verification: Deployable phishing-resistant MFA
With Proximity Verification built into Duo’s IAM solution, organizations get strong, phishing-resistant authentication.

End-to-end phishing resistance that's actually deployable
Attackers have evolved. They are bypassing traditional MFA. To combat this, Duo is making it easy to deploy phishing-resistant MFA end-to-end.

New device? No problem: Enhanced Duo Instant Restore for Android
Enhanced Duo Instant Restore for Android. Secure your MFA accounts & easily restore access on new devices. Protect your mobile authentication.

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!

5 key criteria for choosing the perfect MFA solution for your business
Not all MFA solutions are equal, which is why it’s important to know the key criteria to evaluate so you choose the one that’s best for your organization.

Duo Desktop: Packed with features to ease MFA and boost security
With advanced features like easy MFA and strong security, Duo Desktop provides substantial value that earns its place on users' devices.