Secure, Centralized Access with Cisco Duo SSO

Integrating Cisco Duo SSO with Files.com brings together identity-driven security and frictionless file access. By connecting your Duo environment, users can log in once with their existing corporate credentials and multi-factor authentication (MFA), gaining instant, secure access to Files.com—no extra passwords required. 

What is Cisco Duo SSO?

Cisco Duo SSO is a cloud-based single sign-on (SSO) solution that unifies authentication across all your business applications. It verifies every login through adaptive MFA and centralized identity policies, giving IT teams complete control over how users access sensitive systems like Files.com.

Cisco Duo SSO delivers seamless authentication, simplified user management, and enterprise-grade protection in your Files.com workspace, making it easier for organizations to enforce zero trust security without compromising user experience.

How Does Cisco Duo SSO Work with Files.com?

Integrating Cisco Duo SSO allows your organization to manage user access through a single, secure identity platform. Built on SAML 2.0, this connection ensures every Files.com login is authenticated and verified through Cisco Duo’s trusted multi-factor authentication (MFA) process.

When a user signs in to Files.com, the authentication request is routed to Cisco Duo SSO for identity verification and MFA approval before access is granted, ensuring every session is both trusted and compliant.

Benefits of Using Cisco Duo SSO

Stronger Security with MFA

Every Files.com login is protected by Cisco Duo’s adaptive multi-factor authentication, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Centralized Identity Management

Manage access to Files.com through your existing Cisco Duo SSO policies, no manual account setup or credential sprawl.

Faster Employee Onboarding

Automatically grant and revoke user access in real time as part of your established identity lifecycle.

Compliance and Audit Readiness

Maintain detailed access logs and verification trails aligned with zero trust and regulatory compliance standards.

Seamless User Experience

One password, one login. Making it simple for users while keeping control in IT’s hands.

The Cisco Duo SSO integration is built for organizations that need secure, centralized access management across their file operations. Whether you’re operating in a regulated industry or managing distributed teams, this integration brings enterprise-grade control and scalability to your Files.com environment. 

Ideal for Enterprises Standardizing Identity Across Cloud Systems

Simplify authentication and access management for thousands of users by linking Files.com to your Cisco Duo SSO environment.

Regulated Industries Requiring Secure File Access and Compliance: Meet industry regulations and data security standards with enforced multi-factor authentication (MFA) and full audit visibility.

Global Teams and Remote Workforces Using Secure SSO for File Management: Protect distributed teams and remote users with identity-verified access to Files.com from anywhere, powered by Cisco Duo SSO.

IT and Security Teams Implementing Zero Trust Authentication: Enforce zero trust principles across every Files.com login, ensuring continuous verification and adaptive access control through Cisco Duo SSO.

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) Centralizing Client Authentication: Manage multiple client environments securely with centralized authentication and easy access provisioning through Cisco Duo SSO.

Ready to Integrate Cisco Duo SSO with Files.com?

To connect Cisco Duo SSO with Files.com, create a new SSO Provider in your Files.com admin settings and select Duo as the provider type. Give it a Display Name so users can identify it during login.

Files.com supports three ways to connect your SAML provider:

• Metadata URL (Recommended): The easiest and most reliable method. Paste the Metadata URL from Duo into Files.com — this option automatically updates certificate renewals and service URLs.
• Metadata XML File: Download the XML file from your Duo admin console and upload it directly into Files.com.
• Certificate Fingerprint: Download Duo’s certificate, generate the SHA-256 fingerprint using OpenSSL, and enter it along with your Duo IDP URL in Files.com for full manual control.

Each method securely establishes trust between Cisco Duo SSO and Files.com, ensuring every login is authenticated through your organization’s verified SAML configuration.