Cisco Duo - Premier Edition

My main use case for Cisco Duo  is to detect network-based threats.

There is one situation where malware is downloaded via a link, and Cisco Duo  has blocked this URL, demonstrating how I use Cisco Duo as a detector for network-based threats.

We can correlate Cisco Duo with other data sources such as cloud and Azure , which represents another interesting scenario about how I use Cisco Duo.

The best feature Cisco Duo offers is its simplicity.

The interface is what makes Cisco Duo simple for me.

Cisco Duo has positively impacted my organization as we can analyze the logs to detect threats.

Analyzing logs and detecting threats with Cisco Duo helps customers gain confidence in our company, showing the positive effects it has had on my organization.

Cisco Duo could be improved with more interesting rules or correlation rules between all the data sources such as Windows and Azure .

I have been using Cisco Duo for six months.

I have not yet implemented Cisco Duo's end-to-end phishing resistance with capabilities such as proximity verification to strengthen my organization's ability to defend against modern phishing and identity-based attacks.

There are no other improvements needed with Cisco Duo that we have not discussed. I would rate this product an 8.

I work in a FinTech-based organization that primarily deals with card payments and payment orchestration solutions. As a FinTech company, we are required to maintain a high level of security for secure data and transactions occurring through our systems and servers. For our authentication process, we were using OpenLDAP and were searching for a solution that could be implemented with OpenLDAP to create a robust multi-factor authentication system within our infrastructure. This allows us to authenticate securely, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access the infrastructure and servers based on their identity.

We use this authentication mechanism exclusively for internal purposes and do not expose it to the public. Cisco Duo  is deployed on my cloud servers.

The multi-factor authentication features of Cisco Duo  have been particularly valuable to us. One key feature is Duo Unix, which can be implemented directly on Linux servers for SSH access. Additionally, we use Duo Authentication Proxy, which can be separately integrated with other tools such as OpenLDAP for server authentication. We also integrate Cisco Duo with various tools that have dashboards, such as Grafana , to enable secure login capabilities. We primarily use Duo Unix and Duo Authentication Proxy.

After searching through many tools, we found that Cisco Duo can work without requiring PAM modules and can integrate with the other services and tools we were already using. I believe we are fully reliant on Cisco Duo; it is completely reliable with our system, and we use it primarily for the authentication process. Without Cisco Duo, we cannot operate effectively. Cisco Duo is so integral to our core operations that we cannot perform any task without it.

I cannot speak extensively on this point because we are not using Cisco Duo to its full extent, as we are still in the initial phases and exploring its capabilities. So far, I have not found anything that requires improvement. I am satisfied with all the services I am currently using.

I have been using Cisco Duo for approximately one and a half years.

The only issue I encountered was related to the expiration of Duo Unix versions below 2.0.3 on February 3rd. Before the expiry date, the Duo Unix module began behaving inconsistently. Sometimes it did not prompt for authentication, allowing us to log into the server without verification. On other occasions, it responded appropriately, but there were instances when it started malfunctioning. Even though version 2.0.3 was in use during that time, it should have worked without errors. After upgrading to a version prior to that specific version, everything has functioned properly.

I have not tested Cisco Duo's scalability or examined anything related to it. However, I would like to rate it based on its flexibility, which I would rate between eight and nine out of ten.

I have not experienced any difficulty connecting with customer support or any other support specialist. The documentation provided proved to be sufficient. By reviewing the documentation and blogs available, one can easily find solutions and processes for integration and usage. The documents are comprehensive and thorough.

As I mentioned earlier, we were using another multi-factor authentication tool, but it was not compatible with our Active Directory solution. We were searching for a solution that would be compatible with our Active Directory and the other services we were using, which included dashboards and portals for logging into systems. After evaluating many tools, we discovered Cisco Duo MFA.

Initially, I was uncertain about how to implement Cisco Duo MFA. However, through the blogs available on Cisco Duo's page and the manuals and documentation provided, I gradually learned how to implement it and integrate it with our system and other tools. The documentation and blogs were nearly complete and provided me with sufficient knowledge on the implementation process.

I was the one who started implementing Cisco Duo.

I have not implemented Cisco Duo's end-to-end phishing resistance with capabilities such as proximity verification at this time.

I cannot speak to the financial planning of the organization, but I can confirm that Cisco Duo falls within the security budget that has been allocated to us.

After searching through many tools, we selected Cisco Duo because it can function without PAM modules and can integrate with the other services and tools we were already using.

We have not experienced any issues regarding phishing attacks.

I have not deployed Duo Directory, but I have created many users in the user section of the Cisco Duo admin portal. We manage user authentication, their devices, and everything else directly from the portal.

Regarding the use of Cisco Duo for our requirements, I would rate it a nine. Overall, I would rate this product an eight.