Cisco Duo (Commercial)
by Cisco
FedRAMP Status
Not FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
N/A
Category
Identity & Access Management
Overview
Commercial Cisco Duo provides MFA and device trust but is not FedRAMP authorized. While it adds strong authentication, the infrastructure is not approved for CUI environments. Many contractors deploy commercial Duo without realizing the Federal edition is required for compliance.
CUI Risk Assessment
Not FedRAMP authorized. Many contractors use commercial Duo for MFA thinking compliance is covered, but the commercial version lacks FedRAMP authorization.
NIST 800-171 Violations
Using Cisco Duo (Commercial) for CUI without FedRAMP authorization may violate these NIST 800-171 controls:
FedRAMP Compliant Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Does commercial Duo meet CMMC MFA requirements?
Commercial Duo provides functional MFA, but the platform itself is not FedRAMP authorized. For full compliance, use Duo Federal Edition or MFA through your GCC High environment.
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