What software manages SSO and MFA across cloud applications?

# SSO/MFA Management Software

Several categories of solutions manage these across cloud applications:

## **Identity & Access Management (IAM) Platforms**

- **Okta** - Most popular; handles SSO, MFA, and provisioning

- **Azure AD/Entra ID** - Microsoft's cloud identity service

- **Google Cloud Identity** - Google's IAM solution

- **Ping Identity** - Enterprise-focused platform

- **JumpCloud** - Directory-as-a-Service with SSO/MFA

## **Specialized MFA Solutions**

- **Duo Security** - MFA and adaptive trust (now Cisco)

- **Authy** - Multi-device 2FA

- **Microsoft Authenticator** - Built into Azure ecosystem

## **Key Features These Provide**

- Single sign-on (SAML, OAuth 2.0)

- Multi-factor authentication enforcement

- User provisioning/deprovisioning

- Conditional access policies

- Device compliance checks

- Audit logging

## **Common Integrations**

Most support hundreds of SaaS applications (Salesforce, Slack, GitHub, AWS, etc.) via pre-built connectors.

## **Choosing Factors**

- Existing infrastructure (Microsoft/Google cloud?)

- Scale and complexity

- Compliance needs (HIPAA, SOC 2)

- Budget

- On-premises vs. cloud-only

**Okta** and **Azure AD** dominate the market, but the best choice depends on your specific environment and requirements.