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  • GitHub, Yubico Introduce Millions To U2FToday GitHub introduced U2F support enabling its users to access and protect the integrity of their software code with easy-to-use strong public key cryptography. GitHub’s volume of sensitive data demands proactive efforts to constantly improve security and access controls. Strong authentication, like that provided by U2F, helps protect against modern hacker techniques used in the current breach-filled […]Read moreFIDO U2F security keyU2F
  • Versatility, Scale, Innovation Define YubiKeysDepending on the numbers you consult, there are nearly three billion people on the internet, mostly protected by usernames and passwords, and nearly 100 million servers with limited or no protection. They are joined by an untold number of hackers feasting on this reality. This week, Yubico took on that scenario in a live webinar […]Read moreGoogleU2FYubiHSM
  • U2F Thriving; YubiKey Nano Sales RetiringIt’s no secret Yubico is making a big investment in the FIDO Alliance’s U2F protocol, which we believe will significantly strengthen security on the internet. We are co-authors of the specification and no less than nine Yubico employees help steer the evolution of FIDO and U2F. Recently, we joined with Google and Dropbox to support […]Read moreYubiKey EdgeYubiKey Nano
  • YubiKey to Secure Okta Adaptive MFAThere is a trend developing in identity management focused intently on security that incorporates strong two-factor authentication. The YubiKey is an integral part of that trend as evidenced by our new partnership with Okta, providing additional mfa capabilities. Today, we provide more proof of that trend by announcing our partnership with Okta to integrate YubiKeys […]Read moreOktaWorks with YubiKey
  • Secure Shell, Standards, And The YubiKeyIn new entries added recently to the white paper section of our website, we’re detailing Secure Shell options using a YubiKey, and emerging standards that combine to solve online identity challenges. These white papers are a nice place to uncover some lesser-known YubiKey gems, learn a little more about our crypto strategy, or dive deeper […]Read more
  • Time Flies When Trying To Secure The InternetA year ago, I joined Yubico and wrote a blog with the headline “Welcome to the Future, It’s About to Get Really Interesting.” On reflection, perhaps that was an understatement. The past 12 months have seen unprecedented hacks on industry and government that have resulted in more than a billion stolen passwords and personal records. […]Read moreabout Yubico
  • Dropbox Adds Support For FIDO U2F, YubiKeysToday, cloud storage giant Dropbox announced to its more than 400 million users that it now supports FIDO U2F, including YubiKey security keys, for strong two-factor authentication. On the company’s blog, Dropbox said users now can protect their files with U2F-powered devices in addition to the current feature of a one-time code sent to a mobile […]Read moreFIDO U2F security keyWorks with YubiKey
  • U2F, OIDC mix widens authentication optionsThe Universal Second Factor (U2F) protocol from the FIDO Alliance is an interesting authentication story on its own, but even more so when coupled with another emerging standard called OpenID Connect. With the pair, you can solve more authentication challenges than either could on their own. U2F provides a way for users to authenticate to […]Read moreopenidU2F
  • A Milestone for Wireless U2FThe FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) protocol passed a significant milestone last month. They added new transport protocols that emphatically answer questions about support for mobile devices. Yubico is a leading contributor to the U2F specs, including the USB transport and the new specs for Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC). We are now excited […]Read moremobile authenticationnfcU2F
  • Yubico Webinar: Google Talks Security Key, AppsGoogle is doubling down on authentication with a strong commitment to FIDO’s Universal Second Factor (U2F) protocol and Yubico’s Security Key as part of an expanding emphasis on security. The cloud computing giant joined Yubico on a live Webinar to continue a conversation entitled “Google for Work, FIDO U2F, and YubiKeys.” A recording of the […]Read moreGooglesecurity key