Cisco Systems

Duo Security

Composite Score

8.1 /10

CX Score

8.2 /10

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What is Duo Security?

Duo's trusted access solution is a user-centric zero-trust security platform to protect access to sensitive data at scale for all users, all devices and all applications.

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Duo Security Ratings

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87 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+84 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Duo Security?

4% Negative

8% Neutral

88% Positive

Pros

Unique Features
Efficient Service
Performance Enhancing
Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 79

Multi-Device Protection

Biometrics Authentication

Role and User Management

OTP Authentication

Browser Push Notifications

Email Authentication

Hard Token Authentication

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 77

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Duo Security Reviews

Swetha M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Duo is secure and user-friendly security solution.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Duo Security from other similar products?

1. Ease of Use Across Devices: Duo security provides a highly intuitive interface and integration across various devices, making in IT accessible able for users of all technical levels. 2. Comprehensive Multi-Factor Authentication: Duo excels in offering strong MFA options, including biometrics and push notifications, ensuring high level security with minimal friction for end-users.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite aspect of Duo Security is its intuitive multi factor authentication (MFA) system, which offers wonderful user experience with features like push notifications and biometric options. This ensures enhanced security without compromising convenience.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One thing I dislike about Duo Security is its limited offline functionality, as the app requires an internet connection for certain authentication methods, which can be inconvenient in areas with poor connectivity.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

1. Duo Security might feel a bit complex initially, but once you get used to its work flow, it becomes intuitive and reliable for daily use. 2. Having backup option like push notification, passwords, or phone call ensures you are never locked out. 3. Always use the "Remember Me" feature as it reduces repetitive authentications on frequently used devices.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Khalid C.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Duo MFA is a great choice for any enterprise

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Duo Security from other similar products?

They have a multitude of MFA authorization options. They ability to use cloud or in house radius server is a plus.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Multiple Vendor support and solution

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing all is very well designed

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Make sure to understand the authentication process at the postal and gateway when implementing

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Matthew W.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Essential protection for end users

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Duo Security from other similar products?

Duo is so easy to use and integrates quickly and effectively with all our current systems, giving peace of mind that we can authenticate users wherever they are

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Push requests for the mobile app ensure that users experience is streamlined and responsive

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothin much to dislike

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This is something that every company should implement - it gives you complete control and peace of mind that users can authenticate and prove their connections

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

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Duo Security Ratings

87 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+84 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Duo Security?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Multi-Device Protection The ability to support authentication on different devices such as mobile, tablet or desktops.

Biometrics Authentication Use of Touch ID fingerprint verification, voice recognition or retina scanning that is used to authenticate user access.

Role and User Management Enable different levels of access and permissions based on role.

OTP Authentication Ability to send users a one-time password (OTP) via SMS or call.

Browser Push Notifications Ability to push the verification code to the browser to help in the authentication process.

Email Authentication Ability to send a verification link or code via email.

Hard Token Authentication Use of a small hardware devices such as a key fob or card that generates a one-time password to authenticate.

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting, forecasting & easy data extraction for data analysis.

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Ability to manage privileged accounts having access to sensitive data and reinforce security.

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL) Ability to indicate and measure the assurance strength

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based) It accounts real-time context and behaviour such as location, time stamps, device, and connection type

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Duo Security Reviews

Swetha M.

Duo is secure and user-friendly security solution.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Khalid C.

Duo MFA is a great choice for any enterprise

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Matthew W.

Essential protection for end users

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Multi-Device Protection

Biometrics Authentication

Role and User Management

OTP Authentication

Browser Push Notifications

Email Authentication

Hard Token Authentication

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training