• What is FIDO 2? What does it mean to be FIDO2 Certified? FIDO’s certification programs are a critical element in ensuring an interoperable ecosystem of products and services that organizations can leverage to deploy FIDO Authentication solutions worldwide. FIDO Alliance manages functional certification programs for its various specifications (e.g. U2F and FIDO2) to validate product conformance and interoperability. A FIDO2-certified device, […] Read more
• FIDO2 passwordless authentication Key Takeaways Successful Implementation Requires a Plan for Recovery and Legacy Systems. Users must register both primary and backup authenticators to prevent lockouts. Multi-protocol hardware security keys that support both FIDO2 and traditional standards like PIV/Smart Card enable phased modernization, enabling a transition away from legacy systems over time. The Authentication Paradox: Why Adding Layers […] Read more
• Authentication standards Expanding authentication options Passwordless authentication Eliminate weak password-based authentication and replace with strong single factor authentication using a hardware authenticator. Two-factor authentication (2FA) Experience strong two-factor authentication using a hardware authenticator as an extra layer of protection beyond a password. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) Achieve the highest levels of security with strong multi-factor authentication using a […] Read more
• 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 […] Read more
• 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 […] Read more
• The WebAuthn standard: why it matters and how it works WebAuthn makes fast and easy authentication a reality. Read more
• What’s New in YubiKey Firmware 5.2.3 When we launched the YubiKey 5Ci on August 20, we also introduced a new firmware to the YubiKey 5 Series: version 5.2.3. Currently, this firmware is only being shipped in the YubiKey 5Ci, however, we expect to roll out this version to all YubiKey 5 Series devices over the next month. While it is a […] Read more
• Introducing the YubiKey 5 Series with New NFC and FIDO2 Passwordless Features Today, we are announcing some exciting news that we know you’ve all been waiting for. The 5th generation YubiKey has arrived! Our new YubiKey 5 Series is comprised of four multi-protocol security keys, including two much anticipated new features: FIDO2 / WebAuthn and NFC (near field communication). The YubiKey 5 Series is the industry’s first […] Read more
• One Step Closer to Passwordless Login with Microsoft Edge Support for FIDO2 & WebAuthn The industry moved one step closer to passwordless login with this week’s Microsoft announcement that starting with Microsoft Edge build 17723, the browser will support FIDO2 strong first-factor and multifactor passwordless login, and second-factor authentication. Now, with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge all engaged to support WebAuthn, we have two-thirds of all major web browsers backing […] Read more
• Things You’ve Been Wondering About a Passwordless World Armed with a mission to deliver a more secure internet, Yubico has been working closely with Microsoft, Google, the FIDO Alliance and W3C to create and drive open standards that pave the way for the future of passwordless login. The FIDO2 standard is the new standard enabling the replacement of weak password-based authentication with strong […] Read more