By John Gunn, CEO, Token | 3 minute read
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the partnership between Duo and Token marks a significant advancement, combining Duo's identity access management with Token's Next-Generation MFA. This collaboration is not just about adding layers of security; it's about redefining the user experience and streamlining the deployment of security measures across organizations.
The traditional reliance on multifactor authentication solutions by enterprises, financial institutions, and government agencies is being challenged by the evolving tactics of cybercriminals. With losses from data breaches and ransomware attacks doubling in the last two years and reaching unprecedented levels, the inadequacy of legacy MFA systems is clear. In response, Token's partnership with Cisco Duo heralds a new era of security, integrating the Token Ring—a wearable, biometric MFA device—with Cisco Duo's Single Sign-On (SSO) platform, offering a comprehensive security solution that addresses the urgent need for enhanced protection against sophisticated cyber threats.
Token’s Biometric MFA Ring
The Token Ring introduction of the biometric secure login represents a significant leap forward in authentication technology. By leveraging something as unique as an individual's biometric data, Token offers a level of security that is both incredibly personal and impossible to replicate. This method not only enhances security but also simplifies the authentication process for users. With Token, access is as simple as scanning your fingerprint, making security feel less like a hurdle and more like a seamless part of the daily routine.
Duo's Identity and Access Management
Cisco Duo’s continuous identity security solution provides a strong access management experience across all users, devices, and applications – and adds a powerful security layer for any identity infrastructure. Its platform incorporates context from all identity sources and uses AI to assess and dynamically respond to identity-related threats before, during, and after login. Duo’s SSO and Device Trust offerings additionally reduce user login friction without compromising security for the widest range of applications. A trusted security partner to over 100K organizations across the globe, Duo stops identity-based threats and boosts user productivity while dramatically decreasing TCO.
The Combined Impact
The integration of Duo and Token offers a seamless solution to modern security challenges. For shared customers, this means the ability to deploy biometric authentication across all applications managed by Duo with minimal setup. This integration not only enhances security by adding a layer of biometric verification but also simplifies the authentication process across the board.
By connecting Token with Duo, users gain the convenience of biometric access with a one-time setup, applying this secure method across potentially all their applications. This efficiency saves considerable time for users and reduces the operational strain on IT teams by centralizing the support for secure access.
Practical Benefits for Organizations
The Duo-Token partnership is designed with practicality in mind, focusing on tangible benefits:
- Simplified User Experience: Users authenticate once via Token and gain access to their suite of applications without repeated logins.
- Reduced IT Burden: IT departments have fewer systems to manage for authentication support, thanks to the centralized nature of Duo's platform.
- Enhanced Security: The use of biometric data for authentication through Token adds a highly secure layer that is both convenient and effective.
Looking Ahead
The collaboration between Cisco Duo and Token is a step forward in making security both accessible and effective. It addresses the need for a security solution that is easy to implement and use, without compromising on protection. As organizations continue to navigate the complexities of digital security, the Duo-Token integration serves as a model for how to balance security needs with usability.
In essence, this partnership is about providing a streamlined, secure authentication experience that meets the needs of today’s diverse and dynamic work environments. It’s an approach that recognizes the importance of both security and simplicity, offering a blueprint for future advancements in the field.
Learn More
- Download Duo-Token Solution Brief
- Request a Demo of Token Next-Generation MFA
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