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Secure access for colleges and universities

Protecting identities is essential for colleges and universities, where sensitive data and critical systems require strong security. Duo provides an easy, cost-effective way to safeguard your institution with identity security solutions that go beyond MFA, helping you meet compliance and reduce risks.

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Identity security for modern campuses

Colleges and universities rely on digital tools and remote networks for online learning, grading, and administration. These advancements come with unique security challenges and compliance requirements. Duo helps institutions protect identities, secure access, and stay compliant with ease.

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Online safety for students and faculty

Higher ed institutions handle sensitive data that requires robust protection for both individual systems and campus-wide applications. Trusted by hundreds of schools, Duo ensures secure, seamless access for students, staff, and faculty.

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Simplify regulatory compliance for higher education

Higher education institutions must meet standards like FERPA, SOC2, and GDPR to protect student data and privacy. Duo streamlines compliance, making it easier to secure sensitive information and stay aligned with evolving regulations.

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Duo is a part of a larger umbrella of data security against brute force attacks, phishing and so much more out there. Our team found Duo to be one of the best products we have worked with so far. The speed and ease with which we deployed the solution was particularly impressive.

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Director IT- Client Services, University of Wisconsin Lacrosse

Seamless MFA integration for universities

Duo integrates effortlessly with academic applications, whether cloud-based or on-premises, including Shibboleth, Sophos, and Oracle PeopleSoft. Its MFA (multi-factor authentication) enhances security, while SSO (single sign-on) streamlines access for students, staff, and administrators.

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Sophos UTM, Shibboleth IDP and PeopleSoft enterprise CMS applications are all supported by Duo's products.

Enable zero trust for academic environments

Iron-clad cybersecurity measures are pertinent in keeping colleges and universities safe and compliant. With Duo, implementing them is easy.

Safeguard BYOD for students and staff

With Duo's Device Trust, ensure all devices, including personal ones, meet security standards before accessing sensitive information. Duo also eliminates the need for VPNs with its Network Gateway, allowing secure access to on-premises systems like websites, apps, and SSH servers-keeping data safe and access seamless. 

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Unified MFA for every application

Working on multiple applications is status quo for students and professors, but implementing per-app verification systems can become tedious and time-consuming. Duo simplifies access for students and faculty with Single Sign-On (SSO), allowing one login to access all applications. Its flexible MFA supports biometric verification, TOTP, and more, ensuring a secure and seamless experience for everyone.

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Comprehensive endpoint security for campuses

Duo simplifies monitoring device health and user behavior with Device Insight, ensuring students and staff stay compliant while accessing only authorized resources. For deeper analytics, Duo Trust Monitor models authentication data to identify trends and enhance security across all devices.

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Cost-effective security for academic institutions

Duo empowers schools to save time and resources with automated device health monitoring and management, reducing help desk calls and support hours. Through partnerships with InCommon and Internet2's NET+ program, accredited U.S. institutions can deploy Duo's zero-trust solutions efficiently and affordably.

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