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Gartner defines user authentication as the journey-time process that provides credence in a claim to an identity established for a person for access to digital assets. User authentication is delivered by some combination of (a) an authenticator, (b) signals evaluation and (c) an authentication decision point, which may be from different vendors. User authentication is used to provide credence in an identity claim for a person already known to an organization. The credence must be sufficient to bring account takeover (ATO) risks within the organization’s risk tolerance. Without effective authentication, the security of and trust in that person’s digital interactions are deeply undermined. User authentication is foundational to and protects the value of other functions within an organization’s identity fabric, namely: runtime authorization, especially segregation of duties (SOD), audit (individual accountability), and identity analytics.

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Cisco Systems

SYSTEM SECURITY ENGINEER

Duo is a fantastic multifactor and passwordless solution solving unique and challenging MFA and identity issues such as ssh pam, enabling LDAP MFA and providing radius backed MFA. 

50M - 250M USD

<50M USD

250M - 500M USD

1B - 3B USD

500M - 1B USD

3B - 10B USD

Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees

10B - 30B USD

30B + USD

Gov't/PS/ED 5,000 - 50,000 Employees

ENGINEER

Product is great except when it comes to users switching phones

SENIOR MANAGER - IT CYBERSECURITY & INFR

The product is easy to use, administer, and deploy. Updates are straight forward and non-invasive in many cases. Documentation is exceptional.

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Intercede (Authlogics)

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. 

Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. 

Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

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Favorable Review

Clear Documentation and Non-Invasive Updates Simplify Product Administration Tasks

Critical Review

DLP Restrictions Hinder Backup and Access Restoration Following Device Change

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