Tag: nfc
Oct 25, 2021
Introducing the Security Key C NFC by Yubico, with USB-C and NFC for modern, FIDO-based authentication
As more devices leverage USB-C, we’re happy to share that our Security Key Series is expanding to meet this need. Built with the trademark Yubico security and quality that you’ve grown to love, the blue Security Key C NFC is the latest key to join our Security Key Series. Available for purchase today for $29 …
Mar 1, 2021
Customer YubiStories: How a biopharmaceutical company solved NFC authentication with a YubiKey and wristband
One of the greatest things about the YubiKey is that it can be used in virtually any environment and by any user. While we all know about the common user experience of plugging in your YubiKey then touching to authenticate, we often hear unique stories from our customers about how they used creativity to address …
Security Key Series
Modern authentication, easy-to-use Flexible authentication Choice of strong single factor (passwordless), two-factor (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Secure the accounts you love Strongest authentication for any U2F and FIDO2 compatible service. Easy-to-use No additional software or battery is required and authentication is easy, fast, and reliable. Security Key Series for Consumers The Security Key Series …
Sep 30, 2020
Our family is growing! Meet our newest member… the YubiKey 5C NFC
Today is the day that many of our YubiFans have been waiting for — Yubico’s latest form factor, the YubiKey 5C NFC, is here! It’s the first security key featuring dual USB-C and near-field communication (NFC) connections in addition to multiple authentication protocols, including PIV for smart card login. As one of our most long-awaited and …
Jun 3, 2020
Google enhances mobile security on iOS with YubiKey support via NFC and Lightning
We are excited to share that Google has added WebAuthn support on iOS, which begins rolling out to users starting today! This means that you can now use YubiKeys on your iPhone and iPad when accessing Google’s iOS apps and web services on the Safari browser. The expanded support of strong hardware-based authentication can now …
Dec 9, 2019
Yubico Authenticator App for iOS Now Supports NFC
Did you know that you can use a YubiKey to protect your online accounts even if a service doesn’t offer built-in support for security keys? That’s right. With the Yubico Authenticator app, individuals can use a YubiKey to secure any service or application as long as it supports other authentication apps as a two-factor authentication …
Sep 12, 2019
Yubico iOS Authentication Expands to Include NFC
This week, at the annual September iPhone event, Apple introduced new functionality that allows the full range of YubiKey authentication on iOS via near field communication (NFC). This has been many years in the making, back in Oct 2017 we even wrote about when this day would come. Previously, NFC on iOS was read-only, which …
Sep 23, 2018
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 …
May 22, 2018
YubiKey comes to the iPhone with Mobile SDK for iOS and LastPass support
It’s a question that we receive often, ‘so how does the YubiKey work with iPhone?’ Until now, the answer to that question has been a bit unclear because of limited support for NFC in iOS. But today, we have a clear answer: YubiKey iOS support is here, now, with two exciting pieces of news. For …
May 11, 2018
New NIST Authentication Guidelines for Public Safety and First Responders
Over the past few months, Yubico has been working closely with the U.S. National Institute of Standards (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) to improve mobile authentication methods for public safety professionals and first responders. Today, we’re happy to share that this guidance is now available in the form of a three-volume draft practice …