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Understanding identity security starts here. From MFA to identity governance, we have resources that break down key security concepts, to help you stay informed and protected. Explore expert insights, use cases, step-by-step guides, and the latest best practices, all in one place.

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Identity and Access Management (IAM)

What are the essential parts of Identity and Access management

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Learn about Identity and Access Management (IAM) and its importance in safeguarding your organization's data by controlling user access and permissions.

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Identity governance and administration

Identity governance and administration is a way of managing and controlling user access. Discover the pillars of an effective strategy.

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What is Identity Security?

What is Identity security

Identity security protects digital identities from threats by security access to enterprise resources. Learn about benefits, how it works, and best practices.

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Cloud Identity Security

What is cloud identity security

Cloud Identity Security (CIS) and its role in protecting cloud environments. Learn best practices to secure users and devices across distributed networks.

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IAM compliance

IAM Compliance: Why It Matters

IAM compliance is more than a legal requirement — it’s a smart way to protect your business and strengthen your identity security (ID security) strategy. This blog explains what IAM compliance is, why it matters for SMBs, and how the right strategy and tools can make it simple to secure your data and meet regulatory requirements.

IAM Compliance
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How to improve IAM automation

IAM automation helps small IT teams save time, reduce risk, and improve user satisfaction by taking the repetitive work off your plate. Here’s how to get started.

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Multi-factor Authentication

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What is MFA

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security measure that goes beyond a password to verify a user’s identity before they can access data.

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What is Two-Factor Authentication? It is something you have, something you know, and something you are

What is 2FA

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a solution that provides an extra layer of security over using passwords alone.

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What is an authenticator app

What is an authenticator app?

Learn what an authenticator app is and how it strengthens security. Discover its role in MFA, safeguarding data, and ensuring trusted access.

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What is a 2FA App

What is a 2FA App?

A two-factor authentication (2FA) App provides an additional layer of security using a smartphone app on the user’s phone.

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How To Set Up Phishing Resistant MFA?

Learn how to set up phishing resistant MFA with Cisco Duo using FIDO2 for a secure passwordless login experience that protects your business.

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MFA Policy Enforcement: Minimizing User Pushback

Struggling with MFA pushback? Learn how smart enforcement and user-friendly solutions can help turn resistance into routine with ease.

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MFA compliance: Why it matters and where to start

This guide shows why MFA compliance matters, what to prioritize first, and how Duo makes it easier to secure, certify, and document every login and stay ready for whatever comes next.

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MFA Troubleshooting: How To Solve MFA Problems & Reduce Support Tickets

Running a lean IT team and swamped with MFA issues? This guide is for you. We break down common problems like device sync errors, failed logins, and user enrollment frustrations, and we show you how to fix them quickly.

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Why MFA Is Great, But Passwordless Is Better

Why is MFA important—and where does it fall short? This Cisco Duo guide explains modern threats and how to strengthen access with smarter authentication.

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Single Sign On (SSO)

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What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Single Sign-On (SSO) allows users to log into multiple applications and resources without having to log into each individually.

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SSO versus MFA

Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are two technologies that can work together to secure your organization.

SSO Versus MFA
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SSO vs SAML

Single Sign-On (SSO) and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) are both components of modern authentication frameworks.

SAML vs. SSO
Federated Identity Management vs SSO

Federated Identity Management vs SSO

Whether your organization needs to give users easier access to internal apps or enable secure connections for IT teams and partners, SSO and federated identity management (FIM) can help. This guide from Cisco Duo outlines the key differences—and how to choose the right approach to keep work flowing securely.

FIM vs SSO
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Easy Guide To Implementing Single Sign-On

A step-by-step guide for SMBs to set up Cisco Duo SSO, strengthen security, reduce password fatigue, and streamline access with limited IT resources.

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The Benefits Of Single Sign-On

This article explores how Cisco Duo SSO helps SMBs boost security, streamline access management, and improve productivity by reducing password-related hassles and IT workload.

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Other Security concepts and tools

Application development and the role of security

What is application security

Explore application security (AppSec): its role in development, common threats, best practices, and tools to prevent unauthorized access.

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What is Trusted Access? Access control, identity verification, and security measures

What is trusted access?

Trusted Access ensures that only verified and authorized users access information resources.

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Basics of BYOD programs

What is BYOD security?

Learn about BYOD security solutions to safeguard personal devices in work environments. Protect data, enable mobility, and mitigate BYOD threats effectively.

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Passwordless Authentication Best Pratices

Body Copy: An outline of essential best practices for implementing passwordless authentication with Cisco Duo, ensuring a secure, seamless, and user-friendly transition away from traditional passwords.

Passwordless Best Practices
Building an incident management policy

How To Build An Incident Management Policy

Discover how to build a strong incident management policy for your SMB with clear steps, practical tips, and support from Cisco Duo.

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Benefits of passwordless authentication

Passwordless Authentication: What Are The Benefits?

A detailed look at the benefits of passwordless authentication with Cisco Duo, highlighting how it enhances security, reduces IT friction, and streamlines user access with modern, phishing-resistant authentication methods.

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How To Deploy Passwordless Authentication

Learn how to implement passwordless authentication with Cisco Duo. Follow practical steps to boost security, ease user access, and meet compliance goals.

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What Are The Pillars of Zero Trust?

A guide to understanding the seven zero trust pillars and how SMBs can apply them to build strong, scalable security without an enterprise-sized IT team.

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ZTNA vs VPN

When it comes to ZTNA vs VPN, both aim to provide secure remote access, but they take different approaches. The approach for your organization depends on IAM integration, authentication strength, visibility, device checks, and budget. Keep reading to compare zero trust vs VPN approaches so you can secure access without slowing down your teams.

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