Cisco Duo Advantage Edition
Cisco Duo Advantage Edition provides enhanced security and access control for your business's critical applications and data, ensuring secure user verification for up to 10,000 users.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to advanced multi-factor authentication and device trust features to protect against unauthorized access.
- Streamlined Access: Coverage for secure, context-aware access policies that adapt to user and device risk levels.
- Compliance Support: Protection against data breaches and regulatory non-compliance through robust identity verification.
- Continuous Operation: Entitlement to ongoing software updates and security enhancements for sustained protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Duo Advantage Edition is a platform licensing subscription that unlocks advanced security capabilities for user access and device management. It provides robust multi-factor authentication, device trust, and secure single sign-on to protect your business's sensitive data and applications.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their network and user access without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions. It integrates with existing IT infrastructure to provide a unified security posture.
- Multi-Factor Authentication: Secure user logins with a variety of authentication methods.
- Device Trust: Assess the security posture of devices accessing your network.
- Single Sign-On: Simplify user access to multiple applications.
- Policy Enforcement: Apply granular access policies based on user, device, and location.
- Security Monitoring: Gain visibility into access events and potential threats.
Cisco Duo Advantage Edition offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-level security without the overhead, simplifying access management and strengthening your security posture.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Remote Access
Enable teams to securely access company resources from any location or device. Streamline the process of verifying user identities and device health before granting access to sensitive applications.
remote workforce, hybrid work environments, cloud application access, mobile device management
Strengthen Application Security
Streamline the implementation of multi-factor authentication across all critical business applications. Automate the enforcement of access policies based on real-time risk assessments of users and devices.
SaaS application integration, on-premises application security, identity and access management, data protection
Automate Device Trust Assessment
Automate the assessment of device security posture before allowing access to the network. Ensure that only compliant and secure devices can connect, reducing the risk of malware or compromised endpoints.
endpoint security, BYOD policies, network access control, security posture management
Key Features
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Significantly reduces the risk of account compromise by requiring multiple forms of verification beyond just a password.
Device Trust
Enhances security by assessing the health and compliance of devices attempting to access your network, preventing access from potentially compromised endpoints.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Improves user productivity and reduces password fatigue by allowing users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials.
Context-Aware Access Policies
Provides granular control over access by dynamically adjusting policies based on user, device, location, and risk, ensuring appropriate security levels are maintained.
Cloud-Based Management
Offers a centralized and scalable platform for managing security policies and user access, simplifying administration and deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, which Duo's access controls help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA is critical, and Duo's strong authentication and access policies help healthcare organizations maintain compliance and prevent data breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client data, necessitating robust security to prevent unauthorized access and maintain client trust and regulatory adherence.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and sensitive intellectual property is vital for manufacturers, and Duo provides the necessary access controls to protect critical systems from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Duo Advantage Edition?
Cisco Duo Advantage Edition is a subscription license that provides advanced security features for user access and device management. It includes multi-factor authentication, device trust, and secure single sign-on capabilities.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies looking to enhance their security posture and manage user access effectively.
What is the capacity of this license?
The Cisco Duo Advantage Edition license supports up to 10,000 users, making it suitable for a wide range of business sizes within the SMB and mid-market segments.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.