Very useful and efficient
Easy to use
Quite handy and portable, can use on phones
**What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Flexibility Problem arises when using multiple accounts and using duo security. And it becomes very complex **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Security breaches Password security Usage for privacy protection ### 16. Easy, Secure MFA for Windows Login with Straightforward Management **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** The product facilitates easy rollout and management of proper. MFA Windows login. Why Microsoft didn’t natively include this is mind-boggling, but we needed a secure login control solution from a recognized provider to meet our security requirements. Is easy for even our least-technical users and the management aspect is straightforward. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** The onboarding process could probably be a bit simpler, but if you’ve deployed dashboard-based tools with groups and policies before (I’m guessing you have!), it’s no big deal. I struggle to really think of any other features that I “dislike”, so hitting the minimum character count for this portion is difficult. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** This might sound jaded, but the PERCEPTION to prospective clients that we’re running a secure environment is at least as important as the fact that we are. MFA isn’t a perfect solution, but the more layers of security we have in place, the better. More and more SLAs and pre-contract security assessments have an MFA requirement, and DUO nicely fills that gap. ### 17. The gold standard for simple, secure MFA **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shadab K. | Service Delivery Manager, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Cisco Duo provides an exceptionally seamless end-user experience by utilizing quick, one-tap prompt confirmations that deliver outstanding stability and zero-latency device integrity scans. While the administrative dashboard remains cleanly structured and highly organized, creating highly granular access control rules can occasionally become quite intricate. Fortunately, managing these complexities is simplified by robust compatibility with existing identity platforms alongside a modern, intelligent toolkit. This ecosystem leverages advanced behavioral analytics to monitor identity risks in real time, accompanied by a natural-language virtual helper that allows administrators to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot access logs. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** High Premium Pricing & Complex Licensing — Duo is significantly more expensive than many competitors. A lot of organizations find it difficult to justify the per-user cost, especially when basic MFA options are already bundled at no additional charge with ecosystem platforms like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo addresses critical enterprise vulnerabilities by replacing easily compromised static passwords with robust authentication challenges and automated endpoint security checks. The platform actively prevents credential-based cyberattacks and blocks infected personal devices from accessing sensitive corporate networks by verifying their software patch levels before granting entry. Additionally, it streamlines daily workflows through immediate, one-tap login approvals that minimize employee disruption while using continuous identity intelligence to flag abnormal user behavior and block session-hijacking attempts in real time. ### 18. Fast, Easy One-Click Secure Logins **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ramona S. | Benefit Administrator, Hospital & Health Care, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Source: Organic:** Organic review. This review was written entirely without invitation or incentive from G2, a seller, or an affiliate. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Secure logins to our network are of the utmost importance, and this method is usually easy and quick. With one click on my computer and another click on my cell phone, I’m connected. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** The offline code never works, which makes it nearly impossible to access my computer when I’m in a new location and not connected to the internet. As a result, I can’t get my work done. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** We use double login for security, and by doing so we help keep our network and our patients safe. Although it’s inconvenient at times, it’s a necessary requirement in today’s environment, where hackers are constantly trying to steal data. ### 19. Effortless MFA Rollout with Smooth Self-Enrolment **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Herav J. | Senior Consultant, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** The roll-out was the easiest part. We had MFA enrolled across the org without a drawn-out project, and the self-enrolment flow meant there was very little hand-holding needed. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** There were only a few issues. The main one was that the login flow required one additional setup step. As a result, there’s an adjustment period for users who haven’t used MFA before, but that feels more like the nature of the product than a flaw. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Passwords were no longer enough, especially with people logging in from home. Duo gave us MFA across our VPN, SSO, and internal admin tools without needing a separate solution for each one. ### 20. Easy, Intuitive 2FA Across Multiple Platforms for Business and Personal Use **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Marketing and Advertising | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **AI Translated:** This review has been translated from English using AI. **Reviewed Date:** April 24, 2026 At G2, we prefer fresh reviews and we like to follow up with reviewers. They may not have updated their review text, but have updated their review. **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Great app for enabling 2FA across multiple platforms, both for business and personal use. It’s easy to use and intuitive to navigate, so getting set up and finding what you need feels straightforward. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** So far, I haven’t experienced anything negative. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Security across all websites is a major concern. Duo has allowed me to consolidate my 2FA passkeys for multiple sites into one app, so I don’t need to juggle several different apps for different websites. Because Duo integrates with so many sites, it’s easy to use and feels very adaptable to my needs. ### 21. Cumbersome Setup and Learning Curve, Despite Strong Security **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Heather B. | Senior associate, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through Google using a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** It's very secure and I feel safe that my accounts are getting logged in without my consent. I know there are a lot of features that can be interesting across different job roles. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** It can be a bit cumbersome and there is a learning curve. I have gotten used to it, but setting it up was a little difficult in the beginning but it is easy to use now. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am able to log into my account with ease and follow the protocols prescribed by employer and university. Maintaining compliance is very important in all of my roles. ### 22. Convenient Mobile and Watch Duo Approvals with Handy Notifications **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kelly S. | Human Resources Generalist, Food & Beverages, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** I like that it is an app so I can utilize it on my phone. I also get the notifications to approve or deny duo from my watch if my phone is not near by. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** I don't like the time limit. Some times I may get interrupted and not finish my approval before it times out. I wish the time out was longer than what it currently is. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** From the business standpoint, it is keeping our information secure. It is an extra layer of protection. Other than that, it really isn't solving any problems that affects my department. ### 23. Secure Platform with Multi-Factor Authentication **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mohan M. | Site Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account added to their profile **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **AI Translated:** This review has been translated from English using AI. **Reviewed Date:** January 20, 2026 At G2, we prefer fresh reviews and we like to follow up with reviewers. They may not have updated their review text, but have updated their review. **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Secure platform with multi factor authentication **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Push notifications and code generation can lag or fail, forcing repeated attempts or IT support, which disrupts workflows **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks through end-to-end verification and push notifications. Unauthorized device access via health checks and endpoint trust ### 24. Rapid User Responses and Flexible Notification Options **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rob S. | Sys. Admin, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** The software's responses to the requests from users is quite rapid. End users have options to choose whether to receive notifications via text, or via the DUO Mobile app, etc. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** After setting up new users, their configurations will remain active only for a certain length of time. This can sometimes be an issue, since we set up new users some time before their actual start date. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** This single sign-on system does help tremendously in preventing many types of phishing attempts, as well as hacking, and other attacks from bad actors. ### 25. Cisco Duo: Simple Setup and One-Click Authentication **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Janelle H. | Executive Assistant, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account added to their profile **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Very easy to use as an Authenticator. Easy as a click of a button. Setting up was simple as well! If you need to set up multiple accounts then just click add! **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** I have not found anything about Cisco Duo that I dislike. It’s simple to use and functional for my work needs. Nothing bad to comment on this product. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use as an authentication tool for a website that I use during work. I’m not sure if it’s used for anything else but authentication is how I utilize everyday. ### 26. Easy Mobile Setup for Multiple Machines, Mostly Reliable Performance **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** ease of use on mobile app, and ability to set up multiple machines and validations on one account when we use many different machines in daily work. Price point is good and performance has been mostly repeatable and reliable save for some instances of not sending a push notification **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** The inexplicable tendency to not send a login push at times, that are generally not repeatable to solve the issue. Sometimes the easiest thing to do is resend the push if after 30 seconds or so the original one does not arrive. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** User identification and protection on work related machines and interfaces. Benefit is in ease of deployment, and user satisfaction. It also allows for seamless integration with windows or mac machines making the system choice a non-issue ### 27. Easy Cross-Device Authentication **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rishabh J. | Snr. Consultant, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Ease of use. I have used it on Android and iPhone and it seamlessly works on both. The notification button makes authentication a breeze without having to go in the app every time **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Not much to complain here. But at times, the authentication notification doesn't come up. It requires multiple refreshes within the app for the popup. But again, this is rare **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Helps with secure login to the organization portals/ intranet websites. Earlier, we used OTP or telephone call-based verification, but Duo is a lot more convenient to use ### 28. Effortless Multi-Factor Authentication with Cisco Duo **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Lani N. | Credit Analyst, Utilities, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **AI Translated:** This review has been translated from English using AI. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** I love that Cisco Duo makes it easy to sign into things with single sign-on, so I'm not always having to type in my password. It's easy to use and navigate, making logging into applications a breeze. I use Duo Push a lot and love the ease of receiving an instant mobile app prompt to approve or deny my login in just one tap. The setup was also incredibly easy, with the app being simple to download and get started. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** At this current time there is nothing I dislike about it! **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo simplifies login with single sign-on, reducing the need to type passwords frequently. The intuitive Duo Push feature streamlines authentication with one-tap mobile prompts, making it easy and fast to navigate applications. ### 29. Secure, User-Friendly but Requires Improvement **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Wen G. | Facility Host/Rec Service Host, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** I like that Cisco Duo helps ensure no one logs into my account without my permission, providing a strong layer of security. I appreciate how it protects against phishing and is fast and simple to use. The initial setup was very easy and self-explanatory, which made getting started a breeze. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Sometimes, Cisco Duo causes occasional friction with frequent re-authentication, which can slow down my workflows. Also, having to bring my phone during work to use it is a hassle. It would be more convenient if there was an email push option instead. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** I find Cisco Duo solves security issues, ensuring no unauthorized logins to my accounts. It's fast, simple, and protects against phishing, which is reassuring for both school and work. ### 30. Strong Device Visibility and Access Control, but Offline Codes Can Be Cumbersome **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Robert B. | Lead Support Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** April 23, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** What I like best about Cisco Duo is the visibility it gives us into user devices and how easy it is to control which devices can access our systems. That added layer of device awareness helps us enforce stronger access policies and gives us more confidence that only trusted devices are being used. It is especially helpful from a security perspective because it makes it easier to manage access without creating too much friction for users. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** What I dislike most about Cisco Duo is that administering offline codes for server access can be frustrating, especially in environments where reliable fallback access is important. While the platform works well overall, some administrative tasks can feel more cumbersome than they should be. There is also a learning curve when configuring more detailed access policies. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo helps us secure remote access by integrating well with our remote access solution and giving us better visibility into where people are connecting from. Before that, we had less insight into access activity and fewer controls around remote logins. Now we can apply stronger authentication, see more clearly where access attempts are coming from, and make better decisions about who should be allowed in. That improves security, reduces access risk, and gives us more confidence in our remote access process. ### 31. Cisco DUO has been our most reliable 2FA solution so far **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jason L. | Network Administrator, Retail, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** April 21, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Cisco DUO is very intuitive for both the end user and admins alike. The DUO app works with all kinds of mobile devices that I have come across and appears to stay up to date. The DUO solution is integrated with our Cisco Firewall solution so it is easily managed. The App performs very quickly, though it does rely on a decent network connection of almost any type. Cost associated with DUO is very reasonable compared to other solutions, and support is very good. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** There is not much to say here, other than the DUO Push solution is sometimes too qick. The end user does not expect it to only allow them about 7 seconds to approve the prompt. However this is almost always a breif learning curve to just be prepared when you hit confirm on the laptop knowing the prompt on your mobile device is following asap. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** We use this as 2FA to confirm VPN credentials and connect to our internal network for remote Team members. ### 32. Strong Security Without Complicating Logins **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** We’ve had a really positive experience using Cisco Duo. What I like most is that it adds a strong layer of security without making the login process feel complicated or frustrating for our users. Once it’s set up, authentication is quick and straightforward, and the mobile app makes approving sign-ins very convenient. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** While I’ve had a positive experience with Cisco Duo overall, there are a few areas that could be improved. The initial setup and configuration can feel a little overwhelming, especially for teams that are new to MFA or have a more complex environment. Some of the administrative settings also take time to understand and navigate. From a user perspective, having to approve authentication requests can occasionally feel like an extra step, particularly when logging in frequently throughout the day. It would also be nice if some of the management features were more straightforward and intuitive. These are relatively minor issues, though, and overall they haven’t had a major impact on our experience with Duo. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** From an IT perspective, Duo is also easy to manage and gives us good visibility and control over user access. The setup and integration with our existing environment were relatively smooth, and it has helped us strengthen our security without creating a lot of extra work for our team. ### 33. Effortless Multi-Factor Security with Cisco Duo **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** I really appreciate Cisco Duo for its ease of use. It's simple both for end users and admins, especially with the Duo Mobile app which is easily available across platforms. Setting it up is straightforward, and I like how you just authenticate and then it's ready to use. It's also very flexible, offering a variety of authentication options like text messages, changing codes every thirty seconds, mobile calls, and desktop calls. Overall, it's a modern, secure, and versatile multi-factor authentication system. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** We haven't really encountered any major issues with Cisco Duo. The only minor problem we face sometimes is connectivity issues on the end user's side, which prevents them from receiving the two-factor authentication prompt. This isn't really a problem with Cisco Duo itself but more about the user's internet connectivity. Once it's deployed and set up, it works fine, and there aren't any specific areas we're unhappy with. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use Cisco Duo for multifactor authentication, enhancing security by adding an extra layer of protection. It's user-friendly, easy to set up, and flexible, offering various authentication options like text, call, and changing codes every 30 seconds. ### 34. Effortless Security Compliance with Cisco Duo **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shawn L. | Senior Systems Administrator, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal incentive as thanks for completing this review. **Source: Thank You page:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal incentive as thanks for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** April 23, 2026 At G2, we prefer fresh reviews and we like to follow up with reviewers. They may not have updated their review text, but have updated their review. **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** I like that Cisco Duo is easy to use and it solves compliance issues for us. The users like the push feature, which makes it easy to approve logins without having to enter 2FA codes. I also appreciate that many users have found the push notifications go to their Apple Watches for approval. The tech support is knowledgeable and easy to work with. Setting it up was easy too. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** We haven't found anything about the product we don't like yet. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use Cisco Duo to secure desktop logins, solving compliance needs for insurance and law enforcement. It's easy to use, and users appreciate the push feature over entering 2FA codes, even approving via Apple Watch. It meets all requirements, and support is knowledgeable. ### 35. User-friendly multi-factor authentication experience from Cisco **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **AI Translated:** This review has been translated from English using AI. **Reviewed Date:** September 16, 2025 At G2, we prefer fresh reviews and we like to follow up with reviewers. They may not have updated their review text, but have updated their review. **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Ease of use and seamless integration, reliability, fast response. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Just as most Cisco products, Cisco Duo is a bit expensive. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo solves my problems with remembering password by using MFA, it provides additional security by reducing potential security risks. It provides better control for administrators and it is essential part of our Zero Trust security model implementation. ### 36. Secure MFA and SSO with Duo: Push, Device Trust, and Adaptive Access **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rajdeep G. | Qlik Architect, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Source: Organic:** Organic review. This review was written entirely without invitation or incentive from G2, a seller, or an affiliate. **Reviewed Date:** September 21, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** MFA via push, single sign on, device trust, adaptive access policies, password authentication, duo directory... and some similar features... duo mobile app **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Additional user step, dependence on mobile devices, internet service dependencies, deployment complexity, user enrollment can require administration, offline access limited, possible authentication description and cost **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Its application-wide integration gives us flexibility to integrate Microsoft 365, VPN, SSO applications, cloud applications, and also our own enterprise applications. Its centralized administration also helps us; it gives us good visibility and reporting needs and works with existing identity systems with a password-less option also benefits us. ### 37. Dramatically Reduced Compromised Accounts with Confirmed Logins **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** It has drastically reduced the number of compromised accounts being taken over and used for phishing campaigns. The fact that the end users have to actually confirm the login from a known device is critical. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** It is not cheap. we had a sudden influx of new student accounts and the cost to increase our licensing was staggering. I would like to see better education pricing moving forward. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is meeting our compliance need for MFA. It is reducing the amount of exploited accounts from compromised passwords. It is giving me back the time I used to spend remediating those exploited accounts. ### 38. Smooth, Intuitive UI with Stable Performance and Excellent Support **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Darsh A. | Cyber Security Consultant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** May 27, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** The UI/UX is smooth and intuitive, and it offers a vast number of integrations. Performance is stable and consistently good; users in my organization have never experienced any issues with MFA. The support and onboarding process has also been excellent, and we receive prompt responses to any questions or queries. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** The initial setup feels a bit complex, and I had to refer to the detailed documentation to fully understand the configuration options. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo provides us with MFA for almost all the logins across our organization. Because it offers a vast number of integrations, we’ve been able to integrate it with our other products and services, and this has improved our security posture by almost 40%. ### 39. Duo Makes Secure Access EasyStrong Cybersecurity and Customer Experience Without User Friction **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer & Network Security | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** I like that Duo sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and customer experience. It solves a real security problem while making it easier for organizations to protect access without creating unnecessary friction for their users. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** One potential challenge is that, as part of Cisco, Duo may sometimes feel like a smaller piece of a much larger security ecosystem. I’d want to make sure customers still get a simple, focused experience as the broader Cisco platform continues to evolve. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Duo helps organizations secure access to their applications and systems as more work moves to the cloud and employees work from different locations. What I like is that it improves security without making things overly complicated for the people using it, which helps organizations get better adoption and actually use the security controls effectively. ### 40. Smooth, No-Code MFA with Robust Device Visibility and Easy Admin Dashboard **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Luciana S. | IT Manager , Health, Wellness and Fitness, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** May 18, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Cisco Duo creates a smooth login experience, and this involves a simple MFA solution that needs no coding The program has efficient push notifications capabilities, and this supports users in adopting the app instantly Cisco Duo provides a robust device visibility, something that helps the IT team to develop solid access policies The software effectively integrates with cloud apps, VPNs, and other identity providers The dashboard is designed with easy navigation systems and this helps admins and IT teams to manage authentication processes The program operates successfully with companies that are both small or large and no operational frictions **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Often, Cisco Duo delays push notifications, and this happens when there is poor connectivity The app demands advanced policies configuration and this affects performance and efficiency **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo is a helpful approach and it protects users from phishing attacks and credential theft The program issues brilliant remote security, and this includes use of VPNs The program supports companies to meet all organizations cybersecurity requirements and compliance The risk of unauthorized access is also largely eliminated by this app, and this involves analyzing passwords vulnerabilities The IT team obtains centralized visibility, something that increases authentication and ensures all devices involved are intact and protected The app supports cloud apps security, and this involves proper access management ### 41. Straightforward, Fast-to-Deploy MFA with Strong Security and Broad Compatibility **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rinalon E. | Threat Intelligence Manager, Information Technology and Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** May 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Cisco Duo usability is very straightforward, and with simple push notifications that even non technical users work with The app is versatile in security measures, where it blocks all unauthorized access, stollen passwords and phishing attempt The deployment takes minimal time and this makes it more precise and preferred than other MFA platforms The functionality with diverse systems including VPNs, Microsoft 365, among others makes the tool to cover a diverse scope The device security check is comprehensive, and it has zero tolerance or assumptions Cisco Duo is very preferred by both small and large companies **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Cusco Duo faces some push notifications delays, something that may affect login attempts Cisco is expensive, more so when compared with Microsoft MFA **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo is helpful, in ensuring that no account compromise and no chances if stolen passwords The app includes secure MFA, something that guides remote working and ensures proper VPN use The software is intentional in protecting app the cloud apps, and this ensures internal systems are well controlled We use Cisco Duo to meet all the cybersecurity challenges and ensure that all compliance demands or standards are well meet The app handles phishing related issues and verifies all devices and push Cisco Duo provides al the IT players with centralized authentication strategies and support ### 42. Simple, Secure Logins with Cisco Duo’s Fast Mobile Push Authentication **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** mani s. | data engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Source: Organic:** Organic review. This review was written entirely without invitation or incentive from G2, a seller, or an affiliate. **Reviewed Date:** May 11, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** What I like most about Cisco Duo is how it strengthens our login process. We use Cisco Duo for authentication for our company portal. It provides a six-digit code that you need to enter, and only then are you able to successfully log in to the company portal, AWS, and GitLab. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** One thing I dislike about Cisco Duo is that push notifications can sometimes arrive late, especially when my internet connection is slow. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo helps us secure company applications and VPN access through multi-factor authentication. It provides strong security while still making authentication easy for our applications. It solves authentication issues smoothly and enables secure access to applications without unnecessary hassle. ### 43. Feature-Rich, Clean UI, and Great Support **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Duo has more features than other similarly priced options. It integrates well with various identity sources. The UI is clean and easy. It performs well and support has been great. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** The pricing could be better compared to other options on the market. It's higher priced than the competitors but it is a premium product so that is easily overlooked. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco duo has helped greatly with security. The log in attempts to the environment has dropped off significantly. It has helped with cyber insurance costs. ### 44. Duo Keeps My Data Safe and My Computer Secure **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Insurance | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** The system guarantees the safety of my data. Also, I'm surrounded by students many times, and Duo keeps my computer locked so only I can access my dashboard, emails, etc **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** It depends heavily on my phone access. Sometimes at some locations, the connection is spotty, and it's hard to log in. Other than that the system is safe **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** I would say the main issues it solves are: avoiding credential theft and password fatigue (the SSO is great), eliminating unauthorized Device Access, etc ### 45. Efficient MFA with Room for Improvement **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** dennis s. | IT Supervisor, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** April 30, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** I appreciate Cisco Duo's efficient technical support, which helps solve all technical challenges I encounter. The Trusted endpoints feature is valuable for preventing non-work devices from connecting to our environment, enhancing security. The push authentication is lightweight and easy to accept, offering security with a level of convenience. Additionally, the initial setup of Cisco Duo was very easy. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** It lacks full integration with critical components of Microsoft RD Web Solution, which would enable us to verify users using a passcode for users who don't have the Duo MFA app. Cisco needs to ensure that there is support for critical Microsoft remote connection implementation as it is widely used. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo adds a second layer of authentication, reducing password compromise risks. It protects remote access and helps block unauthorized devices. It solves issues like phishing, credential theft, and weak passwords while offering convenience through push authentication. ### 46. Reliable Two-Factor Authentication with Hassle-Free Cross-Device Use **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Hyacinth B. | PHD Fellow, Higher Education, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** January 27, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** I really like how Cisco Duo works very smoothly across devices. It gives me notifications on my phone and while using wearables like my Apple Watch, making it very hassle-free. It's really valuable because I don't need to pull out my phone all the time, especially if I'm in a rush to log in to my computer during classes. The prompt through my Apple Watch is very easy, it's like a split second, and I can just confirm and verify my identity. The setup was very easy, so much so that I don't even remember how it was done. It didn't take me long at all to get it set up. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** There is nothing that I dislike about Cisco Duo. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Cisco Duo helps me confirm my identity to prevent unauthorized access with reliable two-factor authentication. It works smoothly across devices including my Apple Watch, making verification hassle-free and quick without needing my phone. ### 47. Versatile, Cross-Platform Authentication with Strong Admin Controls **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer & Network Security | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through a business email account **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 14, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Duo is versatile and can be used to work on multiple platforms easily. The management and administration functions allow for more consistent deployment and management of users and their authentication devices. It works well. Duo integrates fairly easily with any authentication provider. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** If a client is a Microsoft 365 or Azure heavy environment, they are likely to be covered by Microsoft Authenticator, which is a free product. Otherwise, I think Duo is essentially the gold standard. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Multi-platform functionality is better with Duo than other tools I have used. It can be more readily configured to block or allow based on location, device used or service criteria than other competitive tools. ### 48. Easy, Reliable 2FA with Fast Prompts and Strong DevOps Access Control **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) This reviewer's identity has been verified by our review moderation team. They have asked not to show their name, job title, or picture. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** September 15, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Dual authentication for logging in to our critical servers is easy and secure. It’s been reliable, and it gives us solid access control for our DevOps team. The mobile app is easy to use, and the notification prompts are much quicker than with any other 2FA tools I’ve used. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** When phone is discharged it troubles and other options are limited, even when replacing the account verification and request to IT team is bit complex. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** The 2FA authentication challenge was solved by Duo. It met our organisation’s requirement to protect access to our infrastructure while maintaining a high level of security. I also used Duo in my previous organisation. ### 49. Trusted, High-Class Security with DUO Push Multi-Factor Authentication **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Pankaj B. | Junior Software Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** January 13, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** It has great security and compliance. It offers multi-factor authentication functionality. There is a user-friendly DUO Push mobile application that we can download on our smartphones, and whenever we need to authenticate on our websites, we can use the notification code to access them. With the DUO Push mobile app, there are also different methods available, such as phone calls, SMS codes, and token functionality. Overall, we can trust the DUO app, and it really helps keep our things secure. They will be having active customer support In case you stuck somewhere. It's easy for use and implementation in any handset it could be IOS or android. I need to use this daily as it's mandatory to authenticate while using the websites. **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** There’s nothing to dislike, because they provide high-class security in this scam-filled world and help keep your things secure. **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** When accessing multiple platforms, it’s very easy to authenticate using different methods from the same application, DUO PUSH. You can use codes, tokens, a phone call, or push notifications to authenticate. Overall, it’s easy to use and a user-friendly application. ### 50. Quick, Smooth MFA Push with Easy Integration and a User-Friendly Interface **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Asutosh N. | Information Technology Team Lead, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Current User:** The reviewer uploaded a screenshot or submitted the review in-app verifying them as current user. **Validated Reviewer:** Validated through LinkedIn **Incentivized:** This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Source: G2 invite:** Invitation from G2. This reviewer was offered a nominal gift card as thank you for completing this review. **Reviewed Date:** May 16, 2026 **What do you like best about Cisco Duo?** Quick and smooth MFA approval through mobile push notifications Easy integration with VPNs, cloud applications, and enterprise systems User-friendly interface for both administrators and end users **What do you dislike about Cisco Duo?** Dependence on internet connectivity for authentication services Occasional delays in push notifications during network issues Limited offline authentication options compared to some competitors **What problems is Cisco Duo solving and how is that benefiting you?** Improved account security through MFA and identity verification Reduced risk of unauthorized access caused by stolen or weak passwords Secure remote access for employees working from different locations Easy integration with VPNs, cloud applications, and enterprise platforms ## Cisco Duo Discussions - [Is Duo Security Safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-duo-security-safe) - 4 comments, 1 upvote - [What is Duo Security used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-duo-security-used-for) - 3 comments - [Is Duo Security free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-duo-security-free) - 3 comments - [What is a key feature of duo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-key-feature-of-duo) - 2 comments - [What is duo security software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-duo-security-software) - 2 comments - [View Cisco Duo pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-09-28+07%3A58%3A01+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=c63d13e8-a90e-4ef1-9e4b-d88a43085a01&secure%5Btoken%5D=63bca0b3da1b0bd6e975dacab9da911d8964d4e60678626059ade1d9d75a17d0&format=llm_user) ## Cisco Duo Features **Additional Functionality** - Generative AI - AI Copilot - Access Controls/Permissions - Active Directory Integration - Multiple User Accounts - Data Verification - Access Management - Activity Dashboard - Secure Data Storage - Data Security - Biometrics - HIPAA Compliant - SSL Security - Alerts/Notifications - API - Data Synchronization - Secure Login - Policy Management - User Management - Real-Time Data - Password Management - Self Service Portal - Reporting/Analytics - Employee Onboarding - Activity Tracking - Audit Trail - Compliance Management - Credential Management - Third-Party Integrations - Workflow Management **Additional Functionality** - Fraud Detection - PCI Compliance - Application Management - Audit Management - Single Sign On - Secure Data Storage - SSL Security - Privileged Account Management - Reporting & Statistics - Two-Factor Authentication - Member Accounts - HIPAA Compliant - AI Copilot - Self-Service Access Request - User Provisioning - Audit Trail - Third-Party Integrations - Real-Time Notifications - Active Directory Integration - Authentication - Compliance Management - Workflow Management - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Secure Login - Customizable Branding - Real-Time Monitoring - Security Auditing - Policy Management - Data Synchronization - Collaboration Tools - API - Unified Directory - Multi-Factor Authentication - Biometrics - Activity Dashboard - Generative AI - Credential Management - Event Logs - Real-Time Analytics - Password Management - Access Certification - Self Service Portal - Mobile Access **Authentication Options** - Authentication User experience - Supports Required Authentication systems - Multi-Factor Authentication - Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols - Federation/SAML support (idp) - Federation/SAML support (sp) - Two-Factor Authentication - Authentication **Authentication type** - SMS-Based - Voice-Based Telephony - Email-Based - Hardware Token-Based - Software Token - Biometric Factor - Mobile-Push - Risk-Based Authentication - Knowledge-Based Authentication - Two-Factor Authentication - Mobile Authentication **Network Management** - Network Segmentation - Network Mapping - Security Analytics - API/Integrations **Data Protection** - Data Masking - Data Encryption/Security - Data loss Prevention - Anomoly Detection - Sensitive Data Compliance **Integration** - Uses Open Standards - Mobile SDK - Workforce Authentication - Customer Authentication - Two-Factor Authentication - Multi-Factor Authentication - Out-of-Band Authentication - Mobile Authentication **Administration** - Bi-Directional Identity Synchronization - Policy Management - Cloud Directory - Application Integrations - Password Synchronization - Password Management - Credential Management - Password Policies **Security** - Encrypted Storage - Anomoly Detection - Data loss Prevention - Policy Enforcement **Functionality** - FIDO2-compliant - Works with hardware security keys - Multiple authentication methods - Offline or no-phone solution **Functionality** - User provisioning - Password manager - Single Sign-on - Enforces policies - Authentication - Multi-factor authentication - Two-Factor Authentication **Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms** - Single sign-on (SSO) - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) - Role-based access control (RBAC) - Identity federation **Access Control Types** - Endpoint access - Local Access - Remote Access - Partner Access - Supports BYOD users **Functionality** - Multi-Device Sync - Backup **Cloud Visibility** - Data Discovery - Cloud Registry - Cloud Gap Analytics **Security** - Security Automation - Application Security - Workload Protection - Data Protection **Analysis** - Cloud Gap Analytics - Compliance Monitoring - User Analytics **Administration** - Encryption - Audit Trails - Regulatory Compliance **Administration** - Reporting and Monitoring - Breadth of Partner Applications - Auditing **Access Control** - User, Role, and Access Management - Access Rights - User Analytics - Compliance Monitoring ** Type** - On-premises solution - Cloud-solution **Security - Zero Trust Platforms** - Encryption - Endpoint detection and response (EDR) - Device posture assessment - Micro-segmentation - Zero trust network access (ZTNA) **Additional Functionality** - Credential Management - Active Directory Integration - Activity Dashboard - Remote Access/Control - Compliance Management - Audit Management - Social Sign On - Secure Login - Real-Time Monitoring - API - Access Management - Third-Party Integrations - Event Logs - Role-Based Permissions - Policy Management - Reporting & Statistics - Fraud Detection - Access Controls/Permissions - Member Accounts - Real-Time Notifications - AI Copilot - Generative AI - Customizable Branding - Alerts/Notifications - Secure Data Storage - Single Sign On - Real-Time Analytics - Data Verification - Biometrics - Multiple User Accounts - Workflow Management - Activity Tracking - User Management - Risk Alerts - Self Service Portal - Password Management - Background Identification - Face Clustering - Identity Verification - Natural Language Processing - Mobile Access - Annotations - Intelligent Search - Third-Party Integration - Sentiment Analysis - Machine Learning - Deepfake Detection - Privacy Options - Image Classification - Data Import/Export - Real-Time Reporting - Multi-Language - Data Security - Image Analysis - Face Detection - Motion Tracking - Pose Estimation - Predictive Analytics - Face Analysis - Data Retrieval - Deep Learning - Multi-Device Support **Administration** - Ease of installation on server - Password Policy Enforcement - Administration Console - Ease of connecting applications - Self Service Password Administration - Single Sign On **Security** - Data Security - Data loss Prevention - Security Auditing - Real-Time Data - Cloud Application Security - SSL Security **Identity Management** - Adaptive Access Control - Identity Scoring - User Monitoring **Administration** - Auditing - Data Discovery - Access Control ** Reporting** - Activity Tracking - Reporting - Access & Permission Change Reporting - Compliance & Audit Trail Export - Ad hoc Reporting - Role-Based Permissions - Real-Time Reporting **Implementation** - Easy Setup - Mobile SDK - Web SDK **Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms** - Data loss prevention (DLP) - Data classification **Additional Functionality** - Credential Management - Active Directory Integration - Activity Dashboard - Remote Access/Control - Compliance Management - Audit Management - Social Sign On - Secure Login - Real-Time Monitoring - API - Access Management - Third-Party Integrations - Event Logs - Role-Based Permissions - Policy Management - Reporting & Statistics - Fraud Detection - Access Controls/Permissions - Member Accounts - Real-Time Notifications - AI Copilot - Generative AI - Customizable Branding - Alerts/Notifications - Secure Data Storage - Single Sign On - Real-Time Analytics - Data Verification - Biometrics - Multiple User Accounts - Workflow Management - Activity Tracking - User Management - Risk Alerts - Self Service Portal - Password Management - Push Notifications - Access Control - Email Alerts - Data Security - Reporting/Analytics - Knowledge Base Management - Monitoring - Multiple Authentication Methods **Platform** - Multiple Operating system support - Multi-Domain Support - Cross Browser support - Fail over protection - Reporting - Auditing - Third Party Web Services support **Identity** - SSO - Governance - User Analytics - Real-Time Analytics - Visual Analytics - Reporting/Analytics **Generative AI** - AI Text Summarization - AI Text Generation **Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms** - API support - Application-level controls - Secure application access - User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) - Continuous monitoring **Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)** - Adaptive & Contextual Access Control **Additional Functionality** - Alerts/Notifications - AI Copilot - Access Controls/Permissions - Endpoint Management - Intrusion Detection System - Compliance Management - HIPAA Compliant - Search/Filter - API - Two-Factor Authentication - Data Visualization - Risk Assessment - Real-Time Monitoring - Event Logs - Activity Dashboard - Audit Management - Cloud Security Policy Management - Vulnerability Protection - Anti Virus - Incident Management - Threat Intelligence - Real-Time Reporting - Reporting & Statistics - User Management - Encryption - Vulnerability Scanning - Generative AI - Status Tracking - Third-Party Integrations - Real-Time Notifications - Patch Management - Monitoring - Cloud Encryption **Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms** - Policy automation - Regulatory compliance - Cross-platform compatibility - Policy enforcement - Comprehensive reporting **Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)** - Identity Lifecycle Management - Self‑Service Account Management - Member Accounts - User Management - Multiple User Accounts **Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms** - Autonomous Task Execution - Cross-system Integration - Adaptive Learning - Proactive Assistance **Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)** - AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection - Automated Policy Tuning - Predictive Role Recommendations **Additional Functionality** - Secure Data Storage - User Defined Attributes - Third-Party Integrations - Reporting/Analytics - Audit Trail - Automated Scheduling - Active Directory Integration - Secure Login - Real-Time Notifications - Event Logs - Activity Dashboard - Generative AI - Risk Assessment - Self Service Portal - Data Verification - Customizable Templates - Biometrics - Security Auditing - AI Copilot - Real-Time Data - Reporting & Statistics - Monitoring - HIPAA Compliant - Real-Time Monitoring - Customizable Reports - Risk Analysis ## Top Cisco Duo Alternatives - [CyberArk Workforce Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberark-workforce-identity/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (126 reviews) - [LastPass](https://www.g2.com/products/lastpass/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (2,078 reviews) - [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (873 reviews)