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CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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Jun 16, 2024
Authenticates our domain and users, making the process more secure

What is our primary use case?

We're using Cisco Duo to authenticate our domain and users.

How has it helped my organization?

We use Cisco the most. It helps us with authentication, making the process more secure. Duo facilitates authentication whenever we try to log in to a machine, making the initial process quick and easy. We no longer need to type in numbers, which is very convenient. 

What is most valuable?

Cisco is a very simple solution. It has integration with BroadSoft.

What needs improvement?

There is one issue. We use our SMS messaging tool, but with Cisco Duo, you must use their service. They should allow integration with other SMS providers via API.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Duo for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. I rate it as ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution's scalability is good. 1000 users, including admins and developers, are using this solution.

I rate the solution's scalability a ten out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

Cisco's technical support is a bit cumbersome.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use Google Authenticator and Okta. First, integration with BroadSoft was very important to us. Second, the initial deployment of the product was very straightforward and simple. After running a POC, we realized the product would be easy to maintain.

How was the initial setup?

Deployment is pretty simple. It can sometimes be a bit cumbersome, but it works well once you get it set up. It takes a few days and one person to complete.

Overall, it’s a straightforward and effective solution. I rate it as eight out of ten, whereas ten is the easiest. 

What about the implementation team?

We need to configure it. But then the initial setup is very short and simple.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is expensive. I rate it as eight out of ten, whereas ten is expensive.

What other advice do I have?

Cisco Duo integrates with Microsoft Active Directory for login using an on-premise deployment. It also connects to cloud services, including CrowdStrike, making it a hybrid tool.

We're using Cisco Duo to enhance our security. Before implementing it, deploying advanced security solutions like MFA for every login was challenging. Each time I logged into Cisco, I had to enter new numbers, which was time-consuming and cumbersome. Now, with Cisco Duo, the login process has become much simpler. You click to log in. While it may not directly save us money, it saves time and contributes to our overall security posture.

I recommend the solution since everyone wants this type of solution to be very simple, just to work, easy to deploy, very simple, usable, and Cisco Duo checks all those boxes.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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