Tag: YubiKey
Nov 1, 2017
The key to DFARS/NIST Compliance
There are only 8 weeks left before the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) deadline, and now is the right time for US government contractors to secure Active Directory users. DFARS compliance was structured to protect unclassified US Department of Defense (DoD) information on a contractor’s internal information system from cyber incidents, and to minimize …
Yubico Launches YubiHSM 2: The World’s Smallest and Best Price/Performance Hardware Security Module, Providing Root of Trust for Servers and Computing Devices
The YubiHSM 2 differs from traditional HSM models — historically limited in use by cost, size, and performance — by offering advanced digital key protection capabilities and benefits at a price within reach for all organizations. Delivered in an ultra-slim “nano” form factor, the YubiHSM 2 fits inside a USB port, eliminating the need …
Sep 25, 2017
Our Family is Growing! YubiKey 4C Nano Unveiled at Microsoft Ignite
Today, at Microsoft Ignite, we proudly announced the first-ever — and the world’s smallest — USB-C authentication device of its kind: the YubiKey 4C Nano. The YubiKey 4C Nano form factor shares unique features with two of its siblings — the YubiKey 4C and YubiKey 4 Nano. Similar to the 4C, the YubiKey 4C Nano …
Yubico Launches the YubiKey 4C Nano, the World’s Smallest USB-C Authentication Device, at Microsoft Ignite
The YubiKey 4C Nano is an engineering and product design triumph, delivering enterprise-grade authentication functionality within a micro-sized hardware device. Its innovative ultra-slim USB-C form factor (12mm x 10.1mm x 7mm) is designed for use with the latest devices featuring USB-C ports, such as newly designed Mac and PC laptops. To enable the device …
May 17, 2017
Ready, Set, Earn: Become a Yubico Affiliate through Amazon
We have great news for Yubico ambassadors! We’ve found a program that carries on the values of our now-retired Yubico Affiliate Program while empowering affiliates to profit from products they choose to advocate. Amazon’s widely successful Amazon Associates program is booming for a reason. The program gives everyone a chance to earn up to 10% …
Apr 26, 2017
Leave Nothing to Chance: Have a Backup and Recovery Plan
A backup and recovery process is an indispensable component of every security solutions strategy, and is something to think carefully about as you develop a plan to integrate YubiKeys into yours. Having a proper backup and recovery process keeps employees productive without them having to worry about losing their YubiKey or losing access to systems …
Nov 15, 2016
Computer Login with YubiKey in Smart Card Mode
The humble smart card dates back to the 1970s, but the mature technology is not without innovation in a world of new-fangled authentication. Personal Identity Verification (PIV) smart cards, best known as staples in government agencies, incorporate standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Yubico’s recent webinar, “YubiKey Smart Code Mode …
Jul 11, 2016
YubiKey And The Route To USB-C
The USB-C standard has caused a lot of chatter among Apple users, some concerning the elegance of fewer wires but mostly from those that miss absent ports, such as HDMI and USB 3.0, on newer MacBooks. Yubico has received requests to join the USB-C evolution and release a USB-C compatible YubiKey. We have built a …
UK Becomes the First Government to Offer Secure Online Identities Based on FIDO U2F Standards
Compromised 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 …
YubiKey and U2F at CES ShowStoppers – Yubico Demonstrates Mobile Contactless, Tokenless, and Passwordless Authentication
Yubico will be exhibiting at booth B-12 at ShowStoppers on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 6-10 p.m., at the Wynn Las Vegas. Hacking, data loss, and identity theft is no longer just a concern to enterprises, but a threat that reaches everyone online. The time is now and the technology is here for consumers to protect …