Cisco Duo Enhances Security with Badge Integration, Eliminating the Need for Hardware Multi-Factor Authentication

Cisco Duo Enhances Security with Badge Integration, Eliminating the Need for Hardware Multi-Factor Authentication



Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become a common security measure in our daily lives, with billions of authentications taking place each year. Despite its importance in preventing unauthorized access to accounts, traditional hardware-based MFA can be cumbersome and prone to issues like MFA fatigue and phishing vulnerabilities during account recovery processes. In an effort to address these challenges, a new Duo Technology Partner Badge has been introduced, offering hardware-agnostic roaming MFA.

The integration of the Badge with Duo allows for seamless authentication across multiple devices without the need for users to constantly register their devices. This eliminates the frustration of account recovery processes or relying on specific hardware for authentication. By eliminating device lock-in, Badge shifts the trust anchor from devices to users themselves, enhancing security and user experience.

Dr. Tina P. Srivastava, Co-Founder of Badge, highlights how the Badge-Duo partnership enhances security and reduces the risk of phishing attacks, making it a valuable tool for maintaining secure environments. The Badge provides a password-less authentication experience that is portable, phishing-resistant, and convenient for users, strengthening Duo’s security posture.

The integration of Badge with Duo also offers cost-saving benefits by streamlining the authentication process and allowing users to access their credentials from any device without the need for repeated enrollment. Additionally, Duo can function as a certified access key provider through Badge, extending password-less capabilities without compromising user trust or security. Users can maintain control over their authentication keys and access them on various devices, ensuring privacy and security.

By addressing the challenges of security, user experience, and costs, Duo and Badge are setting new standards for secure and efficient identity and authentication solutions. For more information on the Badge integration with Duo, interested individuals can visit the Technology Partner Page or watch a demo. Those seeking additional information on Badge can reach out to the Badge Sales Team for further details.

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