Identity is the new attack surface–protect it with Duo Federal

Duo Federal Editions deliver phishing-resistant authentication, device trust, and adaptive access controls to secure users, devices, and applications in FedRAMP Moderate and High environments.

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Two editions, from moderate to high security

Duo Federal provides FedRAMP Moderate (Class C) and High (Class D) offerings to support a range of federal security and compliance needs, from controlled environments to mission-critical, high-impact systems.

Read at-a-glance

Duo Federal FedRAMP Moderate

Secure federal workloads with identity protection designed for compliance, delivering strong authentication and access control for Moderate-impact systems.

Essentials: Core MFA & device trust
Advantage: Advanced policies & insights
FIDO2 MFA + device posture checks FedRAMP Moderate (Class C) certified
Essentials: $3, Advantage: $6 (per user / month)

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Duo Federal FedRAMP High

Protect mission-critical systems with high-assurance identity security, delivering stronger authentication and controls for high-impact environments.

Essentials: Core MFA with High controls
Advantage: Advanced policies & analytics
PIV/CAC + FIDO2 (AAL2/AAL3) support
FedRAMP High (Class D) certified
Essentials: $4.50, Advantage: $9 (per user / month)

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Take a closer look

Explore how Duo Federal FedRAMP (Moderate and High) stack up against our standard editions and find the right fit for your security needs.

Compare our federal plans

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A complete set of security features, ready to roll

End-to-end FIPS capable

Duo Federal editions provide fully FIPS-capable authentication for secure, compliant access across applications and environments.

Phishing-resistant authentication

Replace weak MFA and reduce risk with phishing‑resistant authentication aligned to NIST 800‑63‑3.

Microsoft Entra integration

Enable secure access across Microsoft environments with External Authentication Methods (EAM), including full support for GCC High deployments.

AAL2 and AAL3 identity assurance

Meet federal identity standards with AAL2 and high‑assurance AAL3 authentication, including FIDO2 and PIV/CAC support.

Protect every application

Secure access to cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid applications with consistent identity enforcement across all environments.

Flexible federal deployment options

Choose Essentials or Advantage across FedRAMP Moderate and High editions to meet your security and compliance needs.

Stay compliant and connected

Duo Federal editions help organizations meet federal security and access control requirements with ease. Our solutions align to NIST 800‑63‑3 guidelines and FedRAMP security controls, delivering end-to-end FIPS‑capable identity protection.

FedRAMP certified for trusted federal security
Aligns with NIST, DFARS, FISMA, and CMMC regulations
Built to support DHS security objectives
Listed on DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Approved Products List (APL)
Available through GSA-approved contract vehicles
Simplified procurement for public sector organizations

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