CUI Compliant
0 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP authorized Federal edition. Note: some features (Directory, SSO) are not available in Federal editions.
Cisco Duo (Federal)
by Cisco
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
Moderate
Category
Identity & Access Management
Authorized: November 15, 2019
Overview
Cisco Duo Federal Edition provides FedRAMP authorized multi-factor authentication, device trust, and adaptive access policies. Some advanced features like Directory Sync and SSO are not available in the Federal edition.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP authorized Federal edition. Note: some features (Directory, SSO) are not available in Federal editions.
Deployment & Architecture
Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)
Cisco Duo (Federal) operates within a FedRAMP-authorized boundary. CUI can be processed within the authorization scope, but contractors must verify their specific use case falls within the system's security boundary as documented in the SSP.
Configuration Checklist
- 1ISSO must update the System Security Plan (SSP) to document Cisco Duo Federal's FedRAMP Moderate boundary integration per NIST 800-171 AC.L2-3.1.20.
- 2Sysadmin must configure Duo Federal policies to enforce device trust requirements aligned with contractor's CUI access control matrix per AC.L2-3.1.1.
- 3ISSO must document Duo Federal's authentication flow in the authorization boundary diagram, clearly showing FedRAMP cloud service integration.
- 4Sysadmin must integrate Duo Federal audit logs with contractor SIEM solution to meet AU.L2-3.3.1 audit log correlation requirements.
- 5ISSO must verify all users accessing CUI systems are enrolled in Duo Federal edition, not commercial version, per DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance.
- 6Sysadmin must configure backup authentication methods within Federal edition constraints to maintain CUI system availability per SC.L2-3.13.1.
- 7ISSO must create POA&M entries for any identified gaps between Duo Federal limitations and contractor access requirements.
- 8Sysadmin must establish device compliance policies in Duo Federal that align with contractor endpoint security requirements per SI.L2-3.14.1.
- 9ISSO must validate Duo Federal's session management aligns with contractor's CUI access duration policies per AC.L2-3.1.11.
- 10Contracts officer must ensure all Duo Federal licensing agreements include FedRAMP compliance attestations for CMMC assessment evidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cisco Duo Federal different from commercial Duo?
Yes. Duo Federal runs on FedRAMP authorized infrastructure. Some features (Directory, SSO) are not available in the Federal edition. Commercial Duo is not FedRAMP authorized.
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