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Michael F.
Research, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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Personally use Duo Security for two-factor identity authentication
Verification can be achieved through many different options; authentication can be as simple as a single tap
Difficult to reestablish Duo Security configuration when I changed phones; not used with multiple websites
Michele G.
Research, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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I like the identity and password management features It comes with great multi-factor authentication features It is a great cloud security solution for business
While using Duo Security, there hasn't been any issues.
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Computer Software, 10,001+ employees
Used monthly for 1-2 years
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Duo does a very good job at providing a simple to use 2 factor authentication that is easy to access. Whether it's through a text, call, or the app, Duo makes it very easy to quickly verify your identity.
I think that the app could be send the notification via a full screen pop up rather than just a notification. The notification might be swiped away and then you have to open up the app to verify your identity.
Gayan N.
Computer Software, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Regardless of the technology or platform which are targeting to integrate the multi-factor authentication Duo Security provides the flexibility to integrate with the largely used identity platforms/providers. The use of the app is very easy and convenient with the enablement of biometric authentication. For the authorization process, it takes just one click. The app is that user-friendly. Not like other application available Duo is really easy to use and integrate.
Nothing that I can think of that I like least.
Jimmy L.
Supermarkets, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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It helps my organization protect sensitive digital assets by providing another means of authentication of the user.
I like how easy it is to use for two factor authentication. I've been somewhat involved in the setup and administration of Duo, including its integration with F5 Access Policy Manager, and it's pretty smooth.
Most of the time the user setup is easy, but sometimes the explanations of what to do for the user can be confusing.
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Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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There are quite a few 2-factor authentication solutions out there, but when paired with a push notification that allows for a one-button confirmation of your identity, it makes getting users to accept 2-factor policies that much easier.
Unfortunately, while the push to confirm a login feature is nice, it's dependent on the client software that the user is logging into to have to set this feature up. Meaning there is a different experience of using Duo from one website/app to another. This isn't necessarily a fault that duo can overcome other than possibly making this feature easier to setup.
Jomar P.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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This app is user friendly and I never had a problem with authentication. When it comes to security? Top notch!
This app is user friendly and I never had a problem with authentication. When it comes to security? Top notch!
There is nothing that I can say that I least like about this application. When it comes to authentication app... For me this is the best so far!
Santhiya R.
Warehousing, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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Duo Security Is user-friendly and easy to install and integrate for authentication.
Sometimes push will not work, and we have need to enter the password again if we do not use this for a long time
Abegail S.
Market Research, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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DUO SECURITY was introduced to me 3 years ago when I started working from home from my previous company. During that time, I am not really familiar with a security app. And I can say that most of the companies trusted DUO SECURITY even if thee are many security apps in the market. Why I say that? Because I am now working in a different company and they suggest me to use DUO MOBILE. And I am using it right now. I have the application on my phone and it is really easy to use.
The safeness and security it gives, it is user friendly and the two methods to authenticate your identity.
There are no features that I feel like this software could be improved as a first time user.
Michael G.
Internet, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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It speeds up authentication.
Instead of email or texting 2FA codes, this platform can provide authentication codes to be used for access to platforms. It saves time and frustration by not having to wait for communication.
It requires everyone install an application on their personal device to use, which can be off-putting to some.
Jared M.
Education Management, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Duo security helps me keep my information secure and safe by creating a simple and user-friendly two device authentication process for accessing information.
My favorite part about the software is its ability to connect with my apple watch so that I can quickly approve login requests and access confidential personal information. The two-factor authentication process keeps me at ease about this information remaining secure.
My least favorite thing about Duo is that sometimes there is a delay on the push notification being sent to my phone. I occasionally experience some lag time and wish I could authorize my account faster.
Jonathan W.
Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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Great Two Factor Authentication app. Works very well.
Very good two Factor Authentication application. It is simple enough for a non technical person to use because of the Push feature.
Nothing really. If I was to nit-pick, I would say that the UI of the admin website can be a bit more user friendly and customizable.
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Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Duo Security simplifies the implementation of two-factor authentication, enhancing security against unauthorized access. With a user-friendly interface and a variety of authentication methods, it offers flexibility and peace of mind for organizations seeking to bolster their security measures.
Occasional delays in the authentication process can be a minor inconvenience when using Duo Security.
Ian B.
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Our users and administrators have both given positive feedback with using Duo. I would recommend to organizations looking to have reliable and secure logins.
Multifactor authentication has been effective at making users have to sign in securely to our networks. Duo admin console is easy for our techs to learn and user setup takes a few minutes to complete. The device and user management for sign-ins allows us to manage the authentication more effectively.
We have experienced the admin console inaccessible at times when there have been updates or outages. The timer for accepting pushes doesn't always sync up correctly.
Stoyan D.
Computer & Network Security, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Cisco Duo Security provides a seamless experience for working remotely in a secured environment. It gets integrated with the mobile phone easily to get a new passcode every time I login.
Easy integration with mobile phones. Multifactor authentication. Single sign on functionality. Takes no time for authentication.
After several years of use, I do not find any weaknesses in the application.
Elizabeth S.
Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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It's a quick and easy way to verify my identity.
I use my cell phone as the secondary authentication device and when I use my cell phone to look at my email, I STILL have to re-authenticate, on the device, that I am using to access my email...smh
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Higher Education, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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We use this for two factor authentication for secure login access to research drives. Access is quick and the user interface is simple to use and connect multiple devices.
Easy and straight forward to use. You can connect it to an app on your phone and even has an app for Apps iWatch.
Sometimes it will prompt you to login multiple times but otherwise there are not that many cons to Duo.
Jason G.
Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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My overall experience with Duo Security has been exceptional. The few times I’ve had to contact support was excellent, and implementation and use after implementation was a breeze.
Duo Security was an easy to implement two factor authentication product. After implementation, user enrollment was very easy, as was securing applications.
More native application support over time would be excellent to see.
Brad T.
Higher Education, 501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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Multi-factor authentication was needed for our student learning portal.
We needed to enable two-factor authentication on our student learning portal and Duo was a quick and easy application to implement and install.
No cons for this specific software. The only cons are the got ya's that come with any type of multiple-factor authentication, user frustration at another level of security.
Vishesh K.
Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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It is one of the best authentication application, the user can easily authenticate with the help of a call or mobile push message.
Sometimes the authentication over the call fails not sure why that happens but it happened with me many times.
Eli P.
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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Overall, I have been happy with DUO security. It has many more options and features when compared to competing products.
Push Authentication via the smart phone app makes the two factor authentication process easier than comparable products. There are many options available to authentication, physical key, smartphone app, phone call, text message, etc.
Configuration for some applications can be a bit complex and require some more advanced technical knowledge to complete.
Rohit K.
Medical Practice, self-employed
Used daily for less than 6 months
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Quick authentication via mobile application
I have been using it for a month now and have no problems
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Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Amazing Two-Factor Authentication, seamless operation ,safe and easiest setup .
Two-Factor Authentication , Remote access management, Device trust, single sign on (SSO)
The feel and look of the user interface feature
Abhishek G.
Research, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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Duo Security allows me to log into various websites requiring authentication.
Duo Security enables additional authentication and protection for websites requiring passwords. I can get a text message or phone call to log in.
Sometimes the mobile app is not compatible with Duo Security and can be a challenge to use when logging in.
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Supermarkets, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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It is required by the university to sign in to services. It just sends a notification to my phone and I approve to verify I was the one trying to log in.
Very easy and simple authentication software.
There are no real cons, other than that you need to have your phone available to get the authentication notification.
Sven G.
Marketing and Advertising, self-employed
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Account Security ermöglicht auch unerfahrenen Nutzern, die Software einzurichten und zu benutzen.
Account Security macht das internet sichererer
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Benjamin B.
Education Management, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
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Authy is simple to use and provides a sense of protection and security !
Authy provides a quick and easy way to gain verified access to an account. It is simple to use and takes no time at all.
Authy is able to provide the user with a time sensitive code and help the user to open a secure portal to a given site.
Calebe R.
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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in general it is a great security software, its features are indeed wonderful.
the proportional software a huge security for my other applications, it is in fact a cutting edge tool to keep data safe.
I have no negative points for this marvelous application, as it presents a slight slowness, but nothing that interferes with its various functionalities related to security.
Omar K.
Insurance, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Perfect product
That i can lock my account with a password for extra security
Sometimes when i copy the code and the timer reaches zero i attempt to copy the new code but it copies the old one instead
Danilo C.
Photography, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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I often use it to access codes that are randomly generated to gain access to two-factor security.
Extremely useful in securing websites that require two-factor security. Even being uninstalled it does not lose user settings.
I haven't found anything I dislike in this app.
Bruce S.
Staffing and Recruiting, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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It has been a great experience overall with easy-to-access and easy-to-use features
It is easy to use and manage your details with simple steps with no problems and great security
There are backend issues that result in delays and take time to get resolved.
Islam R.
Information Technology and Services, self-employed
Used monthly for less than 6 months
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I like that Authy is available for desktops unlike other more popular solution.
One major setback for Authy is that it forces obsolete SMS verification, this is a severe security weakness and should be abandoned ASAP.
Matteo M.
Information Technology and Services, self-employed
Used daily for 1-2 years
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Da quando mi è capitato di perdere le chiavi accesso con Google Authenticator ho deciso di passare a Account Security e non me ne sono mai pentito.
Il vantaggio principale di Account Security è il fatto che questo software consente di creare un account al quale associare tutte le chiavi di accesso a due fattori dei servizi che si è salvati. Se per un qualsiasi motivo il software viene cancellato, le chiavi di accesso possono essere recuperate facilmente rifacendo l'accesso al nostro account.
Per quanto riguarda la mia esperienza personale, Account Security non ha alcun difetto e lo consiglierei a tutti coloro che vogliono proteggere i proprio account con l'autenticazione a due fattori.
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Vishal N.
Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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I using this tool for my Two-factor authentication its help to lock my sensitive details and files more secure way. Also use for remote login to connect the company server.
There no issue with this tool its perfect tool made for Two-factor authentication to people who working from home so want more security and this tool provide it.
Nelini J.
Higher Education, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used other for less than 6 months
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Overall, top-quality software that I can recommend for 2FA. I installed this software as I need to use 2FA for presearch app and It suggested me to install Authy. I was a novice user. But, I was able to get to know with it and use it. Though, I am still learning some features and functionalities.
Really good quality software for 2FA (Two- Factor Authentication). You are allowed to handle many devices via one account. A good way to secure your data. I highly recommend this software.
I forgot the password of this app and it took a long way to restore my account. But, it made me feel that this software has high-security features.
Mauricio F.
Online Media, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Robust software, been using it for years across multiple phones and computers. I recommend it to anyone thinking of using a software-based 2FA solution.
Authy is my preferred software authenticator app because of its synchronisation capabilities. Desktop or mobile, 2FA codes are available everywhere you need them, with encryption and password security.
The UX needs a bit of work. Just small things like accounts not being in alphabetical order when you try to manage them.
Jordyn P.
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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its been great. provides great security and you can add several different apps in there at once and then i just get a quick text to my phone to provide me the number which is very easy.
Feels secure and I am happy to take the one extra step to ensure security. it is very simple to use with one or two click. i like that you can add several different sites in the app so that if you have to do two factor authentication in a few places it is all just a one stop shop and they make it really easy to get to.
it says it will remember me for a certian amount of days but i always find that i always have to continue to do the extra step and it doesn't remember me
Anthony R.
Computer Hardware, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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Overall the experience is a very pleasant one, the software does what it is supposed to do and in my instance that is to provide 2FA codes for websites and other systems to add an additional layer of security.
The software is simple to use and uses very few system resources when running. Adding accounts is as simple as scanning a QR code on your screen. It is free to use and even supports multiple devices syncing for free meaning you can have access to your 2FA and Multi-Factor codes anywhere you need them.
The only problem that I have at the moment is that the Desktop App does not display the same account names for the accounts as the Mobile App do and this leads to them all being shown as just your e-mail address so it can be hard to work out which one is for which account.
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Market Research, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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