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  • Yubico LogoTwo-factor authentication (2FA)What is two-factor authentication? Two-factor authentication (also known as 2FA or two-step verification) is a method to confirm a user’s claimed online identity by using a combination of two different types of factors. A password is typically considered one factor, and with 2FA that is combined with another factor to increase login security. Factors used […]Read more2FAauthenticationsecurity
  • 4 reasons to consider a security-first approach to product developmentThe internet is a powerful invention. It was originally built for collaboration, but it’s far surpassed the capabilities anyone could have expected, and has become a core function of society. As developers, we contribute to these incredible advancements every day, but it’s also our job to help protect and preserve the future of the internet. […]Read moredata breachsecurity
  • Top Yubico Partners to Modernize your Workplace LoginThe workplace is evolving and expanding well beyond the four walls of a corporate office, and with this expansion comes new questions about how to secure employee login. In 2019, fifty-one percent (51%) of IT professionals said their organization experienced a phishing attack, making it dire for organizations to identify solutions that employees can use […]Read morepasswordlessremote workerssecuritystrong authenticationWorks with YubiKey
  • Top 10 tips from employees for working from homeRecently, remote access has become the new way of working for many businesses and our team at Yubico has also had to adapt to this new reality. Last week, we published the first entry in our remote working blog series: 5 ways the YubiKey can protect your remote workforce from phishing and other attacks. Now, […]Read moreremote workerssecurityYubiKey
  • YubiKey plugged into the top of the earth4 security tips: for developers, by developersAs National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to an end, our focus turns to what the developer community can do to stay cyber smart all year long. We’ve already talked about access management, and shared tips on how to protect your personal accounts. Today, we offer tips from the Yubico Developer Team to developers looking to […]Read moredeveloperssecurityYubico Developer Program
  • Yubico Releases the 2019 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors ReportIn conjunction with Data Privacy Day, Yubico is releasing today new research in a report entitled, The 2019 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report, conducted by Ponemon Institute. The findings reveal that despite a growing understanding of security best practices, user behavior is still falling short. The problem? Passwords continue to trip up […]Read more2FAauthenticationpasswordlesssecurity
  • Ponemon 2019 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors ReportThere are a growing number of security breaches happening daily to individuals and businesses.Read moreauthenticationsecurity
  • 5 Best Practices for Companies Serious About Data PrivacyIf you caught this month’s earlier blog, you’ll know that Yubico is partnering with the National Cybersecurity Alliance to support Data Privacy Day, which takes place on January 28. Protecting privacy is one of the main end goals of a security program. It’s incredibly important to us at Yubico to empower and educate individuals and […]Read moredata breachMFAsecurity
  • 5 Common Ways Hackers Steal Online Credentials – YubicoThis month, Yubico is partnering with the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) to support and promote Data Privacy Day, an initiative to empower individuals and encourage businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. While Data Privacy Day is a one-day event taking place on January 28, security is our focus at Yubico every day, […]Read morepassword managersphishingsecurityU2F
  • Yubico LogoUK Becomes the First Government to Offer Secure Online Identities Based on FIDO U2F StandardsCompromised online identities have reached a level that has exposed the weaknesses in usernames and passwords as well as traditional software security solutions. Government services around the world have a growing demand for strong two-factor authentication, but traditional hardware technologies have been too costly and complicated to scale for most countries and internet users. The […]Read moreabout YubicoauthenticationFIDOFIDO AllianceFIDO U2F security keysecurityU2FYubiKey