In an effort to keep you in the loop on the latest in cybersecurity, let’s take a closer look at a recent development from two major industry players: Blackpoint and Cisco.
We’ll go ahead and note our obvious bias on this subject, since we work with these vendors as strategic partners. Articles like this are part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our clients informed while also giving future clients a glimpse into how we work and what we value. We’re always looking for ways to make our clients’ IT environments safer and easier to manage, and education is the first step in that.
Let’s unpack what this integration is, what it includes and why it matters for your business.
Both Blackpoint and Cisco Duo are recognized for offering robust cybersecurity tools, particularly in securing user identities and system access. This new integration enhances their collaboration, merging their strengths to create a stronger defense against identity-based attacks.
Duo’s secure Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities are now monitored and supported by Blackpoint’s real-time threat detection. The result is a smarter, more proactive security solution that protects businesses from the most common and costly types of cyberattacks.
Cybercriminals are getting smarter and faster. They’re no longer just brute-forcing passwords. They’re phishing credentials, bypassing MFA and finding ways to impersonate employees with legitimate logins.
Blackpoint’s real-time identity response aims to stop these attacks immediately. If an unauthorized user tries to gain access, even with valid credentials, Blackpoint can detect the suspicious behavior and automatically respond. That might include locking the account, ending the session or alerting administrators.
In short, it’s not just about keeping attackers out, it’s about catching them when they try to sneak in through the front door.
Duo is already a best-in-class tool for user authentication and secure access, but even the best defenses can use backup. That’s where Blackpoint’s integration steps in.
Think of Duo as the bouncer at the club door. It checks IDs and only lets the right people in. With Blackpoint watching in real time, it’s like giving that bouncer a team of undercover security specialists roaming the building to ensure nothing shady happens after the door check.
Remote and hybrid work aren’t going anywhere, meaning your security tools need to work wherever your team is. Traditional network-based security just doesn’t cut it anymore.
With this integration, your identity and access management aren’t tied to your office walls. Duo secures access from any location, and Blackpoint makes sure that access stays safe with real-time identity threat detection. Your staff gets a seamless login experience, and you get peace of mind knowing they’re protected from the latest threats.
The more secure a system is, the harder it is to use, right? Not anymore. The integration between Blackpoint and Duo makes it easier for your users to log in while giving IT teams better tools to spot and stop attacks in real time. You’re not just reducing risk, you’re reducing headaches.
You want your cybersecurity approach to be as proactive as possible. With this integration, the system continuously monitors for red flags. Rather than responding to problems, we aim to prevent them before they start happening.
If your business is subject to compliance requirements, identity and access management are probably already a big part of your security checklist. This integrated solution may help close some gaps in your security policies.
We always recommend using tools that play nicely together. Too many businesses end up with “Frankenstein IT,” which is a bunch of systems stitched together without much communication between them. That leads to gaps, inefficiencies, and sometimes, confusion. This Blackpoint-Cisco Duo integration is the opposite of that. It’s a case study in how two best-in-class solutions can join forces to solve a complex problem: identity security in the modern workplace.
Whether you’re already using Blackpoint or Duo, or just starting to explore identity protection, we can walk you through your options. As a partner of both platforms, we can help design a solution that fits your specific needs.