Secure access for colleges and universities
Protecting identities is essential for colleges and universities, where sensitive data and critical systems require strong security. Duo provides an easy, cost-effective way to safeguard your institution with identity security solutions that go beyond MFA, helping you meet compliance and reduce risks.
Identity security for modern campuses
Colleges and universities rely on digital tools and remote networks for online learning, grading, and administration. These advancements come with unique security challenges and compliance requirements. Duo helps institutions protect identities, secure access, and stay compliant with ease.
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Online safety for students and faculty
Higher ed institutions handle sensitive data that requires robust protection for both individual systems and campus-wide applications. Trusted by hundreds of schools, Duo ensures secure, seamless access for students, staff, and faculty.
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Simplify regulatory compliance for higher education
Higher education institutions must meet standards like FERPA, SOC2, and GDPR to protect student data and privacy. Duo streamlines compliance, making it easier to secure sensitive information and stay aligned with evolving regulations.
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Duo is a part of a larger umbrella of data security against brute force attacks, phishing and so much more out there. Our team found Duo to be one of the best products we have worked with so far. The speed and ease with which we deployed the solution was particularly impressive.
Read the customer storyJim Jorstad
Director IT- Client Services, University of Wisconsin Lacrosse
Seamless MFA integration for universities
Duo integrates effortlessly with academic applications, whether cloud-based or on-premises, including Shibboleth, Sophos, and Oracle PeopleSoft. Its MFA (multi-factor authentication) enhances security, while SSO (single sign-on) streamlines access for students, staff, and administrators.
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Enable zero trust for academic environments
Iron-clad cybersecurity measures are pertinent in keeping colleges and universities safe and compliant. With Duo, implementing them is easy.
Safeguard BYOD for students and staff
With Duo's Device Trust, ensure all devices, including personal ones, meet security standards before accessing sensitive information. Duo also eliminates the need for VPNs with its Network Gateway, allowing secure access to on-premises systems like websites, apps, and SSH servers-keeping data safe and access seamless.
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Unified MFA for every application
Working on multiple applications is status quo for students and professors, but implementing per-app verification systems can become tedious and time-consuming. Duo simplifies access for students and faculty with Single Sign-On (SSO), allowing one login to access all applications. Its flexible MFA supports biometric verification, TOTP, and more, ensuring a secure and seamless experience for everyone.
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Comprehensive endpoint security for campuses
Duo simplifies monitoring device health and user behavior with Device Insight, ensuring students and staff stay compliant while accessing only authorized resources. For deeper analytics, Cisco Identity Intelligence provides complete visibility into every identity to identify trends and enhance security across all devices.
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Cost-effective security for academic institutions
Duo empowers schools to save time and resources with automated device health monitoring and management, reducing help desk calls and support hours. Through partnerships with InCommon and Internet2's NET+ program, accredited U.S. institutions can deploy Duo's zero-trust solutions efficiently and affordably.
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