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title: "Enterprise Two-Factor Authentication Solutions"
description: "UserLock protects Microsoft Active Directory identities at the logon with an enterprise 2FA solution and SSO that doesn't impede users or frustrate IT teams."
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updated_at: "2025-06-19T13:07:37.944Z"
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# Enterprise two-factor authentication (2FA) and single sign-on (SSO)

_Enterprise Information Security_

Protect Microsoft Active Directory identities at the logon with an enterprise 2FA solution. Combine strong authentication, access controls, and SSO. No added complexity for IT, no frustration for end users.

## Reduce the risk of external attacks, insider threats and compliance issues

With sprawling infrastructures and complex environments, securing the enterprise is a challenge.

But with UserLock working alongside existing on-premise Active Directory infrastructure to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, enterprises benefit from effective access security that’s easy to manage and scale across a large number of users.

### Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Verify the identity of your users and secure access to your enterprise network with UserLock’s granular 2FA/MFA. UserLock makes it easy to enable [Active Directory MFA](/userlock/features/multi-factor-authentication-mfa-active-directory) on Windows logon, RDP, IIS, VPN, and SaaS connections without disrupting users.

### Single sign-on (SSO)

Give users secure and frictionless access to Microsoft 365 and other enterprise SaaS applications with SAML-federated authentication for Microsoft Active Directory (AD) Identities. With UserLock's [Active Directory SSO](/userlock/features/single-sign-on-sso-active-directory), retain AD as the authoritative identity provider, while extending it to work securely with the cloud.

### Automated access controls

Don’t just detect the threat. Stop the threat. Enterprises need automated alerts and responses to spot and stop threats. If any activity falls outside of established [polices and restrictions](/userlock/features/enforce-user-logon-restrictions-contextual-access-management), UserLock automatically takes action before damage is done, without waiting for IT to react.

### Real-time insight, alerts & response

The best prevention strategy needs to be validated over time to ensure measures are working. UserLock administrators can interact with any suspect session to lock the console, log off the user or even block them from further logons. This [immediate response](/userlock/features/monitor-active-directory-user-logon-logoff) further protects access to the network.

### Centralized reporting far beyond native Windows

With real-time visibility into network sessions, IT teams will have a better idea of just how much risk your enterprise faces daily. Native Windows auditing can provide some help but it’s often difficult to see the bigger picture. UserLock's [reports](/userlock/features/active-directory-logon-logoff-reporting) make it easy to perform accurate forensics or prove regulatory compliance, freeing up resources for other critical tasks.

## Enterprise-level access security to control when, where, and how long access can take place

### Mitigate insider threats and external attacks

UserLock acts as an [early indicator to prevent attacks](/blog/insider-threats/better-understanding-the-insider-threat). 

Given the rampant practice of misusing credentials as part of both external and insider attacks, UserLock’s protective security layer at the logon helps ensures any account – or compromised account - isn’t being misused.

### Manage access to address compliance

Many standards are keenly aware of the importance of the logon and successive actions.

Regulations ask organizations to ensure access to the network is identifiable, audited and attributed to an individual user. [Compliance ultimately begins with the login](/blog/compliance/why-compliance-starts-with-logon).

### Secure any kind of privileged access at all times

Every user has attributed access rights and is some sort of privileged user.

[Why it's no longer enough to focus on protecting accounts that are admin level.](/blog/access-management/privileged-access-management-windows-active-directory)

## Enterprise 2FA solutions don’t have to be complex

#### Limited IT overhead

UserLock is quick to deploy, intuitive to manage, and scales effortlessly for any number of users, easing the burden on IT.

#### Easy adoption for users

UserLock’s granular controls allow for customized restrictions that protect access without unnecessarily impeding employee productivity.