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Cisco Duo mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of Cisco Duo in the Authentication Systems category stands at 9.2%, down from 11.5% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Duo9.2%
Microsoft Entra ID14.8%
Yubico YubiKey8.6%
Other67.4%
Authentication Systems

PeerResearch reports based on Cisco Duo reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryAuthentication SystemsAug 29, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Duo vs Microsoft Entra IDAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Duo vs Fortinet FortiAuthenticatorAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Duo vs Fortinet FortiTokenAug 29, 2025Download
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Microsoft Entra ID4.314.8%95%235 interviewsAdd to research
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise27
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business414
Midsize Enterprise233
Large Enterprise712
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
University
6%
Educational Organization
5%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Retailer
5%
Healthcare Company
4%
Insurance Company
3%
Performing Arts
3%
Media Company
3%
Legal Firm
3%
Non Profit
3%
Construction Company
2%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Transportation Company
1%
Security Firm
1%
Wellness & Fitness Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Renewables & Environment Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Engineering Company
1%

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Cisco Duo Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Senior Network Engineer at a educational organization with 1-10 employees4.5I use Cisco Duo primarily for MFA, especially for email, appreciating its granular policy controls. It enhances security by preventing unauthorized access and credential sharing. My only complaint is the lack of alerts for telephony credits.
Chief Technology Officer at University of Redlands5.0We use Cisco Duo for multi-factor authentication to secure our assets. The Verified Duo Push feature enhances security. Although integration with Active Directory could improve, the setup is easy, and Duo outperforms alternatives like Microsoft Entra ID.
Senior Network Engineer at Shentel4.0I use Cisco Duo for centralized authentication, significantly saving time during onboarding and offboarding. While its Splunk integration could improve, its streamlined server management provides a notable ROI. We didn’t consider other solutions, opting directly for Duo.
Network Engineer at West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, Inc.4.0I use Cisco Duo for MFA, appreciating its online and offline authentication features, which enhance security even when users travel. It needs smoother integration and push notifications. While helpful, it impacts productivity, lacking visible ROI due to login time.
Staff Network Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees4.0Cisco Duo enhances security primarily through its user-friendly phone notification system, particularly benefiting older users. While effective, occasional delays in notifications require improvements. Despite not seeing an ROI, I value its flexibility and ease of setup over alternatives.
Director, Technology at Deer Creek High School4.0I manage security for various departments in a school district, and Cisco Duo's ease of use and strong authentication system have improved password management. While I see no immediate ROI, the enhanced security provides peace of mind.
Infrastructure Engineer at a government with 501-1,000 employees4.5We use Cisco Duo for MFA across all our devices due to its intuitive UI and seamless integration with other Cisco products. Although user setup could be improved with a self-service option, it has helped lower our insurance premium.
Network Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees4.5In my company, Cisco Duo is primarily used for two-factor authentication. I value its ability to manually input codes, enhancing security while meeting company requirements. Though improvements are needed, its dependable performance offers significant ROI over the clunky SecureID.