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Multi-Factor Authentication-MFA

Why IAM should put security first
Is your IAM truly secure? Learn why security-first IAM with default MFA and device trust is key to preventing identity-based cyberattacks.

Device bait and switch: A case of device replacement
Duo’s AI and Security Research Team takes a hard look at when attackers attempt to bypass MFA by adding devices they control as MFA factors.

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.

Meet the new Duo IAM
Duo dramatically expands offering with new directory and phishing-resistant functionality to address the sharp rise in identity-based attacks.