Skip navigation

A Zero Trust Approach to Federal Security

At Duo, we’re democratizing security to secure democracy. In the wake of high-profile security events, it's more important than ever for the federal government to implement a zero trust security strategy. Duo helps the public sector adopt the core tenets of zero trust quickly and easily.

With Duo’s modern, user-friendly secure access, your organization can reduce risk, streamline your IT environment, and comply with the latest executive guidance on zero trust security.

An image of the capital building in Washington, D.C. representing the federal government
image of the US white house

Meet Executive Requirements with Duo's FedRAMP 

Duo offers a FedRAMP Authorized, FIPS-compliant product edition, tailored to meet the strict security requirements of federal agencies and public sector organizations, including standards put forth by the May 2021 executive order, through strong, cloud-based authentication and device visibility. 

Effective, Streamlined Solutions to Federal Zero Trust

Meeting compliance regulations is only the beginning of your organization's journey to zero trust. Duo's federal editions go above and beyond to ensure users only have access to the applications and services appropriate for their role.

Image of a tall skyscraper


Protect Every Point of Authentication 

Duo is an enterprise-wide solution designed to meet all use cases, so every application can be secured. 

With Duo's multi-factor authentication, you can securely protect cloud applications, on-premesis applications, custom applications, VPNs, RDPs, remote servers, and more. 

Learn More About Duo’s Multi-Factor Authentication Coverage. 

Image of mobile devices with authentication checkmarks indicating that Duo support all types of devices


Provide Visibility 

Into Every Device Duo lets you see every endpoint that accesses your applications, so you can identify vulnerable devices before they put your information at risk. 

With Duo, you can compile a full device inventory and set adaptive access policies based on device type, operating system, encryption status, and more – and ensure that these standards are met at every single login through continuous authentication. 

Learn More About Device Visibility.

Image of a satellite dish


Proactively Monitor and Verify Trust 

Duo arms you with deep authentication insights and machine-learning-based analytics, so you can keep an eye on key security activity across your IT environment. 

Duo’s detailed reports can help you meet compliance and track authentication activity, and Trust Monitor keeps you ahead of the curve by notifying you of unusual login patterns. 

Learn More About Reporting and Trust Monitor. 

image of a hand with a magnifying glass


Set Personalized, Granular Policies 

Get granular about who can access what, when, and how. With Duo, you can give every user the right permissions, and ensure critical applications receive extra protection. 

 Duo’s powerful policy engine lets you control access at the application level based on user role, location, operating system, managed device status, device health status, and many more. 

Learn About Adaptive Policies from Duo. 

image of a person on a clipboard with various federal government department logos

Meet Federal Compliance Objectives 

Duo Federal MFA and Federal Access Editions align with NIST 800-63-3 (Digital Identity Guidelines) and FedRAMP security guidance, to help your organization comply with authentication and access control objectives. Both editions provide end-to-end FIPS capable implementations and help organizations meet regulations set forth by: 

  • Department of Defense DFARS 

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 

  • FedRAMP 

  • Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) 

  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Simplify Your Access Security 

Duo participates in many federal government contract vehicles, making it easy for public sector organizations to buy Duo Federal MFA and Duo Federal Access. Duo is also a trusted vendor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Phase 2 and is listed on the CDM Approved Product List (APL), which can be found on the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) CDM website. 

Image of scales with a padlock on one side and a stopwatch on the other
image of jet airplanes

Maximize Success with Dedicated Support 

Speed to service doesn't stop after set up. Duo partners with you every step of the way, offering comprehensive support throughout the lifetime of your subscription. With solutions that layer on top of your existing security infrastructure and extensive documentation, resources, and even personalized customer support through Duo Care, we are committed to your success – from easy, pain-free adoption to continued maintenance.

Kickstart your journey to Zero Trust.
Explore Duo's federal editions.

Cover of From MFA to zero trust e-book eBook

From MFA to Zero Trust: A Five-Phase Journey to Securing the Federal Workforce

Achieving zero trust for the workforce is a journey. In this white paper, we’ll take you through a five-phase iterative transformation for the federal workforce, which ensures users and devices can be trusted as they access systems, regardless of...

Get the Free Guide