Integrate Duo Security with Entra ID for Secure Login

Key insights

• Set up Microsoft Entra ID with Cisco Duo for External Authentication using three vital pieces of info: AppId, ClientId, and DiscoveryURL.
• Authorize Cisco Duo in the Duo admin portal, ensuring access is managed by a tenant's Global Administrator, and configure the external authentication method in Microsoft Entra.
• Migrate from Cisco Duo custom controls to external authentication methods, enabling simpler user management and a seamless transition for user verification.
• User experience is enhanced in Microsoft 365 services with Cisco Duo EAM, where users meet MFA requirements and authenticate via newly assigned methods.
• Monitor and analyze sign-in logs through Microsoft Entra or use Microsoft Graph PowerShell to assess the effectiveness of the new Cisco Duo External Authentication Method.

Microsoft Entra with Cisco Duo External Authentication Methods

Microsoft Entra, previously known as Microsoft Azure Active Directory, is enhancing its security capabilities by integrating external authentication methods like Cisco Duo. This integration allows organizations to implement stronger security measures and meet Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requirements specific to their environment. Using Cisco Duo, administrators can easily set up authentication methods that are not only robust but also align with their Conditional Access policies within the enterprise landscape.

Setting up Cisco Duo as an External Authentication Method in Microsoft Entra ID is detailed in this guide. Organizations utilize Duo Security to meet Conditional Access's MFA needs effectively. First, you must retrieve vital configuration details such as AppId, ClientId, and DiscoveryURL from Duo's admin portal.

After logging into Duo's admin portal, you can find the Microsoft Entra ID application under "Protect an application." Authorization and consenting steps are seamlessly demonstrated. Specific settings, like the policy application to user groups, are crucial for proper setup within your organization.

Read the full article Configure External Authentication Methods in Entra ID with Duo Security

Understanding Microsoft Entra ID with Cisco Duo Integration

Microsoft Entra ID and Cisco Duo integration significantly streamlines the authentication processes within organizations. As a core component of securing access to applications, this setup simplifies the multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirement under Conditional Access policies. Businesses can enhance their cybersecurity by utilizing both Entra ID’s framework and Duo’s robust security features. This integration not only secures access but also provides a more efficient user experience, reducing the need for multiple authentications and simplifying the log-in process. The collaboration reflects a strategic approach to cybersecurity, where access control and user-friendly systems coexist to protect critical data against threats precisely and efficiently.

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