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Two-Factor Authentication

Stolen passwords are the #1 cause of data breaches. Cisco Duo adds a second layer of verification that stops unauthorized access cold — even when credentials are compromised — managed and deployed for your business by CSP.

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Passwords Alone Are No Longer Enough

Credentials are stolen constantly — through phishing emails, data breaches at third-party services, and brute-force attacks. Once an attacker has a username and password, they walk right in. Two-factor authentication (2FA) means a stolen password is useless without also controlling the user's second factor — their phone, their fingerprint, their hardware key. It is the single most effective control you can deploy to prevent unauthorized account access.

81%
of data breaches involve stolen, weak, or reused passwords
99.9%
of automated credential attacks are stopped by multi-factor authentication
more account compromises occur at organizations without MFA
< $10
per user per month for protection that eliminates the most common attack vector

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DUO
Cisco Duo Multi-Factor Authentication & Zero Trust Access

CSP's managed 2FA service is built on Cisco Duo — the industry's leading multi-factor authentication platform, trusted by organizations of every size from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Duo integrates with virtually every application your team uses: Microsoft 365, VPNs, remote desktop, web applications, and on-premise systems.

Duo goes beyond simple code verification. It checks device health before granting access, enforces adaptive access policies based on location and risk, and gives CSP's team full visibility into every login attempt across your organization — so we can spot unusual activity before it becomes a breach.

Gartner-recognized leader in access management
Integrates with Microsoft 365, VPNs, RDP, and thousands of apps
Phishing-resistant authentication methods available
Self-service enrollment — users set up in minutes without IT help

Authentication Methods

Duo Push
One-tap approval on the Duo Mobile app — fastest and most common method
Biometric (Touch ID / Face ID)
Fingerprint or face verification on a registered device — passwordless and phishing-resistant
TOTP (Time-Based Code)
6-digit rotating code from the Duo Mobile app — works offline
Hardware Security Key
YubiKey and FIDO2 tokens — strongest phishing-resistant option for high-risk users
Passwordless Login
No password entered — Duo Passport and WebAuthn handle authentication entirely
Enrollment
Self-Service
Users enroll their own device in minutes
App Coverage
Thousands
Works with cloud, on-premise, and VPN

What Happens at Every Login

Two-factor authentication adds one simple step to the login process — a step that makes stolen credentials worthless.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Duo protects every login with a second factor — push notification, biometric, TOTP code, or hardware key. Even if an attacker phishes your user's password, they cannot access the account without also controlling the registered second factor.

Device Trust

Duo checks the security posture of every device attempting to log in — operating system version, disk encryption, screen lock, and management status. Devices that don't meet your policy can be blocked or given limited access until they're brought into compliance.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Duo SSO lets users authenticate once and access multiple applications — Microsoft 365, cloud tools, internal systems — without being prompted to log in separately to each one. One secure login, broad access, and fewer password reset calls to CSP.

Adaptive Access Policies

Duo evaluates the context of every login — the user's location, the device they're on, the time of day, and the risk signals present — and adjusts the authentication requirement accordingly. Unusual logins trigger step-up authentication or can be blocked automatically.

Secure Remote Access

Remote and hybrid workers are a top target for credential attacks. Duo protects VPN logins, Remote Desktop sessions, and cloud application access — ensuring that remote access is only granted to verified users on trusted devices, regardless of where they're connecting from.

Authentication Logs & Reporting

Duo logs every authentication event — successful logins, denied attempts, device health checks, and anomalous access patterns. CSP monitors these logs and delivers regular reports so you have full visibility into who is accessing what, from where, and on which devices.

How CSP Deploys & Manages Duo for Your Business

Most organizations are fully protected within a day or two of signing up — with no disruption to your team's workflow.

1

Scope & Configure

CSP identifies every application that needs 2FA protection — Microsoft 365, VPN, Remote Desktop, cloud apps, and on-premise systems. We set up Duo, configure your access policies, and integrate with your existing identity system (Active Directory, Azure AD, or Microsoft Entra).

2

Enroll Your Team

Users receive a self-service enrollment link and register their device in a few minutes — no IT visit required. Duo supports iPhones, Android phones, tablets, and hardware keys. CSP is available to assist any user who needs extra help getting set up.

3

Monitor & Manage

Once live, CSP monitors your Duo environment — reviewing authentication logs, managing user enrollment, handling device changes, and updating policies as your team or applications change. Regular reports keep you informed of your organization's authentication health.

What's Included

A fully managed 2FA deployment — configured, enrolled, and monitored by CSP.

Cisco Duo licensing and account setup
Integration with Microsoft 365 / Azure AD / Entra ID
VPN and Remote Desktop (RDP) protection
Cloud and on-premise application coverage
Duo Push, biometric, TOTP, and hardware key support
Device Trust — health check at every login
Adaptive access policies — risk-based authentication
Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration
Self-service user enrollment portal
User add, remove, and device change management
Authentication log monitoring and anomaly alerting
Monthly authentication health and compliance reports

The Fastest ROI in Cybersecurity

2FA is one of the most impactful security controls you can deploy — at one of the lowest costs. For a few dollars per user per month, CSP deploys Cisco Duo across your entire organization and eliminates the attack path responsible for the majority of business data breaches.

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Every Business With User Accounts Needs 2FA

Any organization where employees log in to systems, email, or cloud applications is at risk from credential theft. These industries face the highest consequences.

Legal & Financial

Firms handling client funds and confidential records are high-value targets — and increasingly required by cyber insurance to have MFA in place

Medical & Healthcare

HIPAA requires reasonable safeguards for ePHI — 2FA is widely considered a minimum standard for protecting patient portal and EHR access

Remote & Hybrid Teams

Every remote login is a potential attack surface — 2FA ensures remote workers can only access systems from verified devices with confirmed identity

Any Business with Email

Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks start with a compromised inbox — 2FA stops account takeover before attackers can impersonate executives or redirect payments

Pair with Managed EDR for Defense in Depth

Duo stops attackers from getting in using stolen credentials. Managed EDR stops threats that make it past the login — on the endpoint itself. Together they cover the two most common entry points for business breaches. CSP manages both under one agreement.

Managed EDR Email Spam Filter

Stop the #1 Cause of Data Breaches — Today

Two-factor authentication is one of the fastest and most cost-effective security improvements a business can make. CSP deploys Cisco Duo and has your team protected in days, not weeks.