Tag: government
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U.S. state uses the YubiKey to protect voter registration databases from hackers State gov’t takes a proactive approach, selecting strong authentication for 1000+ election workers. Read more government PIV state and local government -
UK residents enjoy secure online access to government services GOV.UK uses YubiKeys to allow citizens and residents to safely access UK government services online. Read more FIDO U2F security key government -
Preserving democratic integrity and election security is a job for all of us As we enter the final month of the 2020 U.S. presidential race, election security and fraud is top of mind for many. With the memory of the 2016 Podesta breach still fresh, we are a nation braced for cyber-attack impact. Experts agree that, while countless security improvements have been made since 2016, we should expect more vigorous phishing attacks, data theft, […] Read more elections and political campaigns government -
How NIST and eIDAS revisions are shaping the future of e-identification This blog is co-authored by John Fontana, Standards Analyst at Yubico. On both sides of the Atlantic, standards and regulations on electronic identification are being revised more or less simultaneously. In the United States, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) accepted public comments on its SP 800-63-3 Digital Identity Guidelines last month, which is on […] Read more eidas government NIST -
YubiKey for mobile for public sector solution brief Securing mobile, tablet and notebook users with high-assurance multi-factor authentication. Read more government mobile authentication multifactor authentication Public Sector -
5 reasons why the government and other public sector agencies should care about WebAuthn Federal, state and local governments and other public sector agencies have important responsibilities that support a functioning community – everything from national security to public transit, public education, public safety, state parks, financial services, energy and power grids, and many more services are all tax funded and managed by the public sector. While these are […] Read more government state and local government WebAuthn -
Acing election security in 2020: A conversation with Defending Digital Campaigns 2020 is a big year for the US electoral system, and with society moving to a remote structure amidst the current climate, elections may very well be the next big sector to feel an impact. US citizens could find themselves voting entirely remote — possibly through mobile phones or otherwise — changing the election security […] Read more elections and political campaigns government -
YubiKey secures remote workers during COVID-19 as government-approved alternative to PIV and CAC cards In the matter of just one week, Google reported that it saw more than 18 million daily malware and phishing emails related to COVID-19. That’s an astonishing number, and one that is not likely to slow down any time soon. For organizations across the globe, it is imperative to quickly, securely, and affordably fill existing […] Read more authentication FIDO U2F security key government PIV remote workers YubiKey -
Modernizing election security with the YubiKey The election ecosystem is a prime target for cyber security threats. Read more elections and political campaigns government -
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 eidas FIDO2 government