Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) evaluation guide

Item: Cisco Duo
Author: Mark Schooley

In recent years, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become a necessary defense for any cybersecurity strategy. As powerful and necessary as MFA is, it cannot be the only tool in your arsenal — with the emergence of new threat types such as push-bombing and social engineering, organizations need to do more than rely on MFA alone. So, what are those new tools and why are they important?

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In this white paper, you’ll learn:

How to expand your identity security posture beyond MFA minimums
How to protect against a data breach
The hidden costs of identity security solutions
How to determine your cybersecurity ROI
How your solution fits into strategic business initiatives

Who is this guide for?

IT/security teams
CISOs

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We need to ensure the highest level of protection for all user interactions with our services. We also need to meet an extremely high bar for security standards while making it easy for users to be productive. Duo helps us do just that.

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Mark Schooley

Senior Director, IT Operations & Engineering

Cisco Systems is a 2026 Customers’ Choice for the Access Management market on Gartner Peer Insights™ based on reviews submitted for Cisco Duo.

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Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice 2026 for User Authentication based on reviews submitted for Cisco Duo

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* Gartner, Voice of the Customer for User Authentication, Peer Community Contributors, 22 January 2026.
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