• YubiKey FIPS Series named sole authenticator authorized to hold both DoD PKI and FIDO2 passkeys The Department of War (DoW) CIO’s office recently released the much-anticipated “Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Unclassified & Secret DoD Networks” memo which provides approval for device-bound FIDO2 passkeys on a YubiKey as an approved method for Department of Defense (DoD) use cases. Not only did that approval come, but a multitude of use cases were […] Read more
• Available now: YubiKey Bio Series – Multi-protocol Edition keys expand phishing-resistant authentication options for enterprises As adoption of biometric logins continues to increase globally, enterprises and cybersecurity teams require stronger security combined with user convenience to improve user adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and ensure productivity. Hardware security keys that leverage biometrics, like the YubiKey Bio Series, enable organizations to do so by offering portable, user-friendly seamless functionality – all […] Read more
• The clock is ticking: How to prepare for upcoming NIS2 Directive deadline The 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 […] Read more
• 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 […] Read more
• Elections 2024: AI’s impact on cybersecurity 2024 is proving to be an incredibly important election year, both in the US and around the globe. It’s reported that elections have occurred or will occur in 64 different countries this year alone, which creates ample opportunity for hackers to infiltrate the electoral system. This comes as the skills and tools bad actors use […] Read more
• Yubico Pioneers the Simplification of Smartcard Support on Mobile for iOS Yubico is committed to enabling YubiKey integrations for all of our technology partners and enterprise customers with the least amount of friction and time-to-market as possible. With this goal in mind, we are very excited to announce the public general availability of our Yubico Authenticator for iOS app that now supports YubiKey-based smartcard login alongside […] Read more
• Yubico and Defending Digital Campaigns survey highlights how AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape The election ecosystem is a prime target for cybersecurity threats and the 2024 United States election cycle will be no different. Though many security improvements have been made in recent years, bad actors continue to become more sophisticated in gaining access to private information – most often driven by phishing attacks. As the 2024 U.S. […] Read more
• Introducing the expanded YubiKey Bio Series: YubiKey Bio Multi-protocol Edition (Early Access) As the threat of sophisticated attacks like phishing continue to rise, enterprise users and cybersecurity teams are seeking a solution that offers robust security and user-friendly functionality. With the increasing adoption of biometric logins, enterprises aim to marry strong security with user convenience to boost productivity and job satisfaction. Hardware security keys that leverage biometrics, […] Read more
• YubiHSM 2’s ‘Bring Your Own Key’ is portable security for cloud Creating a robust data encryption strategy in a multi-cloud environment can be challenging. Considerations like availability, fail-over, control, cost and compliance are crucial. For organizations that are encrypting data on-premises and considering moving data to the cloud, a typical approach is to use an on-premises Hardware Security Module (HSM) or a cloud-based HSM. However, acquiring […] Read more
• Why a kind and collaborative community is key to teaching kids how to code: Q&A with Mindee Barham, co-executive director of the Scratch Foundation Protecting a vulnerable population comes with a tremendous responsibility to ensure all of the proper security measures are taken. Scratch Foundation, an organization that creates a free, safe and playful educational environment for kids to learn coding, recently became a recipient of our Secure It Forward program where they received YubiKeys at no cost to […] Read more