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An event(ful) 2024: Get to know Yubico at Oktane, Authenticate and moreAs we enter into the last few months of 2024, Yubico has a lot in store with a continued focus on innovation and garnering feedback from our valued community around the world. After an exciting year for the company filled with numerous announcements spanning new and expanded partnerships, product updates, innovations and prestigious recognitions, we’re […]
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2024 Global State of Authentication survey: Q&A with Yubico VP Derek Hanson on a passkey futureIn a world that’s more connected than ever before, cyber attacks are more rampant than ever with bad actors continuing to take advantage of human error. Despite ongoing advancements in security technologies and processes, it continues to be fairly simple to compromise user credentials through phishing and social engineering attacks are made even easier with […]
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The clock is ticking: How to prepare for upcoming NIS2 Directive deadlineThe October 17, 2024 deadline for European Union (EU) Member States to implement the NIS2 Directive into their respective national legislations is fast approaching. We first highlighted NIS2 and the new requirements in a blog post back in March 2023, and now that the deadline is looming, all businesses across the EU must closely monitor […]
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Securing America’s future: Implementing M-22-09 by the 2024 deadlineZero Trust Architecture (ZTA) represents a paradigm shift in cybersecurity strategy, moving away from the traditional perimeter-based security model to one that assumes no implicit trust, even within the network. In compliance with Executive Order 14028 to improve the nation’s cybersecurity, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released M-22-09 mandating all federal agencies to […]
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Simplifying break glass account security with YubiKeysBreak glass accounts are crucial accounts that provide access to critical systems during a variety of emergencies. Microsoft’s recent announcement on the enforcement of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft Entra ID sign-ins highlights the impact on break glass accounts and improved security postures: “We have heard your questions about break glass or ‘emergency access’ accounts. […]
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YubiHSM 2 (v2.4) expands to include simplified and secure backups and ‘Bring Your Own Key’ supportAs the rate and complexity of credential theft and phishing attacks on enterprises continue to increase rapidly, so do the number of server-based attacks. YubiHSM 2, the leading nano-form factor hardware security module (HSM), offers organizations superior protection from these attacks for sensitive data against theft and misuse. The new YubiHSM 2 (v2.4) – officially […]
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Q&A with Yubico’s CEO: Reflecting on first half of 2024 and what’s aheadYubico has had an impressive first half of the year, with plenty of exciting developments as the company continues to scale. To get the inside scoop, I caught up with Yubico’s CEO, Mattias Danielsson, to chat about the standout moments so far, the current landscape of the cybersecurity industry, and how Yubico is making a […]
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Operational Technology (OT) security: Key risks and mitigation strategies to achieve phishing-resistanceOperational Technology (OT) is a critical component of several industries as it powers the systems that control the distribution of power, water and other utilities, drives the machinery that powers manufacturing, and controls everything from traffic lights to tanker ships. With the OT space under constant threat from cyber attacks, it’s more important than ever […]
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Shipping now: YubiKey Bio Series – FIDO Edition with new features and enhancements fast-tracks users to passwordless**NOTE: This blog was originally published on August 1, 2024 and has been updated to reflect the shipping timeline of the keys on August 13, 2024 Following the release of 5.7 firmware on the YubiKey 5 Series and Security Key Series in May, we are excited to announce that YubiKey Bio Series – FIDO Edition […]
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Microsoft strengthens phishing-resistant security for Entra ID with FIDO2 provisioning APIsYubico has worked closely with Microsoft for over a decade to keep businesses around the world and the Microsoft solutions they use both secure and phishing-resistant. Recognizing the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA), Microsoft recently mandated that MFA be used by all Azure users – a critical move to require stronger authentication for end users […]
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