• What is FIDO Universal 2nd Factor? What does it mean to be FIDO U2F 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. […] Read more
• How YubiKey Stops Credential Stuffing at the Protocol Key Takeaways What is credential stuffing? Credential stuffing doesn’t require a sophisticated exploit or a zero-day vulnerability. An attacker takes a list of usernames and passwords stolen from one breach, points an automated tool at login forms across the web, and tests every combination at scale. Bots handle the volume, submitting stolen credential pairs faster […] Read more
• What is Passwordless? Passwordless definition Passwordless is best thought of as a strategic direction for a company’s security to take. How fast you accelerate toward that goal all depends on how many steps are included in a passwordless strategic plan. Every company, depending on specific security context, is going to get there at a different speed — but […] Read more
• What is a Data Breach? Read how you can educate yourself and your company on best practices to stop breaches here (source: Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigation Report) Read more
• What is FIDO 2? Learn More Developer Resources 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
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• Go passwordless with the new Yubico WebAuthn Starter Kit WebAuthn is the latest open standard for modern online authentication that is highly phishing resistant, combining high security with a simple and easy user experience. With WebAuthn, any web service can integrate strong authentication into applications using support built-in to all leading browsers and platforms. This means that web services can now easily offer users […] Read more
• Go passwordless Passwords leave enterprises vulnerable to damaging cyber attacks, while employees are frustrated by increasingly complex password requirements, resulting in time and resources being wasted on password resets. Read more
• Build Passwordless offering with Microsoft Azure AD and YubiKeys COVID-19 has disrupted the business norm and forced most organizations, including many Yubico partners, to adjust their security strategies. Our partners have had to recommend and implement the right technologies that will enable their customers, who are now managing expanded remote workforces, to achieve secure access to critical applications – all while maintaining business continuity.   […] Read more