Tag: MFA
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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 -
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) explained What is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can greatly enhance security while delivering a positive user experience. MFA is an authentication method in which a computer user is granted access only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence, or factors, to an authentication mechanism. * The 2019 State of Password and Authentication Security […] Read more -
Protect against cyber threats in retail and hospitality Stop account takeovers while enhancing customer experience The cyber security benefits for retail and hospitality are within your reach with the YubiKey. Read more -
Modern Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Not all MFA is created equal Read more -
Why mobile-based MFA is not phishing resistant The need for phishing-resistant MFA has become more apparent in recent times. Some experts estimate that as of 2020, spear phishing is linked to upwards of 95 percent of all successful attacks against organizational networks in both the private and public sectors. 2021 also saw some of the largest security breaches ever, including the Colonial […] Read more -
Staying safe in our physical and digital worlds Most of our lives are now connected on the internet. We stay in touch with our loved ones, order food, talk to our doctors, do our banking — and now, many of us also work from home. We are all facing challenges we did not predict a few weeks ago. Never before has our society […] Read more -
5 ways the YubiKey can protect your remote workforce with phishing-resistant MFA In today’s enterprise journey to digital transformation, remote work is on the rise. Advancements in technology make it possible for employees to work from anywhere, but also introduce a new set of challenges for IT departments. Unsecured WiFi networks, unmanaged personal mobile devices, and phishing scams make it easy to steal user credentials and difficult […] Read more -
Staying safe online beyond national cybersecurity awareness month Last week, we talked about access management and its role in securing businesses from cyber threats as part of our National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) campaign. Today, we will take you through what’s putting your personal accounts at risk, and share tips from our partners on how to stay better protected. So let’s start by […] Read more -
Yubico Login for Windows Application Now Generally Available Today, the Yubico Login for Windows application (formerly Windows Logon Tool) is now generally available, providing a simple and secure way for YubiKey users to securely access their local accounts on Windows computers. Over the past six months, we’ve received valuable feedback from many of our public preview users, and have a clear path forward […] Read more -
Experience MFA Everywhere with PingID and YubiKey | Yubico One of the most frequent questions I’m asked to talk about is what sets the YubiKey apart from other security keys. At Yubico, we pride ourselves on making the highest quality, most durable and innovative authentication devices on the market, including the first-ever multi-protocol security keys which combine FIDO2, U2F, one-time password (OATH-HOTP and OATH-TOTP), […] Read more