Tag: FIDO2

FIDO2 passwordless authentication
Improved usability Use of a hardware-based security key is fast and easy. For FIDO2 supported services, users are freed from having to remember and type passwords. Strong account security Replaces weak passwords with strong hardware-based authentication using Private / Public Key (asymmetric) cryptography. One key to all accounts A single security key that can work …
Authentication standards
Making the internet safer for everyone Strong security Stolen credentials from employees, vendors and customers are at the root of the majority of account takeovers. The YubiKey provides advanced phishing protection to stop account takeovers. Ease of use The YubiKey is crush-resistant and water-resistant. It requires no battery or cellular network connectivity and its simple …

Jan 29, 2020
What’s new in Yubico PIV Tool 2.0?
New open authentication standards, FIDO2 and WebAuthn, have been getting a lot of attention lately with tech giants like Apple joining industry adoption. As a core creator of these standards, we celebrate these milestones, but our mission here at Yubico is to make a safer internet for all. In addition to driving new open web …

Dec 11, 2019
YubiKey protects nations: eIDAS and eID projects in Europe
Security has been moving to the forefront of government regulations — and rightfully so. From DFARS to FIPS, PSD2, GDPR, and eIDAS, nations and service providers are being forced to address user security and privacy with a more mindful approach. For years, Yubico has helped organizations like GOV.UK deliver secure authentication options and meet regulatory …