YubiKey Bio Series
Create phishing-resistant users with secure and frictionless biometric account login and stop account takeovers in their tracks.
Securing the modern enterprise.
Stop account takeovers and enjoy secure passwordless login with YubiKey Bio Series, where the strongest hardware authentication meets a frictionless user experience. YubiKey Bio Series provides the most secure, simple, and scalable authentication.
Secure
Secure biometric and PIN-based passwordless login.
Simple
Frictionless across devices and platforms with fingerprint sensor.
Scalable
Increases adoption and reduces IT helpdesk costs.
YubiKey Bio Series: Key capabilities
- Passwordless MFA and strong 2FA
- Biometric and PIN-based login
- Support for FIDO2 and Smart Card/PIV
- Seamless login across devices and platforms
- Support for desktop login and web authentication
- IP68 rated and crush resistant
- No batteries required and no moving parts
- Available in both USB-C and USB-A
YubiKey Bio Series – FIDO Edition
The YubiKey Bio Series – FIDO Edition delivers the convenience of biometric login with the added benefits of Yubico’s hallmark security, reliability and durability assurances.
- Support for both biometric and PIN-based login
- Adherence to stringent hardware security requirements with the fingerprint template stored in the secure element on the device
- Support for FIDO protocols such as FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), and WebAuthn/FIDO2
- Ability to work across operating systems and browsers including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, Chrome, and Edge
- Available in both USB-A and USB-C form factors with biometric support
Based on the latest 5.7 firmware, the YubiKey Bio Series – FIDO Edition is enriched with new enterprise-centric capabilities which helps enterprises fastrack to passwordless.
YubiKey Bio Series – Multi-protocol Edition
The YubiKey Bio Series – Multi-protocol Edition delivers all of the benefits of the FIDO lineup, along with additional capabilities.
- Support for both biometric and PIN-based login
- Adherence to stringent hardware security requirements with the fingerprint template stored in the secure element on the device
- Support for both FIDO protocols as well as Smart Card/PIV
- Desktop login on Microsoft Windows using Smart Card/PIV with fingerprint
- Web authentication with FIDO2 using the same biometrics as desktop login
- Enrollment to workstations using the HYPR application to centrally manage credentials
- Ability to work across operating systems and browsers including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, Chrome, and Edge
- Available in both USB-A and USB-C form factors with biometric support.
The YubiKey Bio Series – Multi-protocol Edition is available exclusively via YubiKey as a Service, and included with the Compliance tier or as an add-on in the Advanced tier1.
1Not available in the YubiKey as a Service Base Tier
| Which YubiKey Bio Series is right for you? | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIDO Edition | Multi-protocol Edition | |
| Are you looking for a security key with USB and biometric capabilities? | YES | YES |
| Do you want to authenticate, using passwordless MFA or strong 2FA, only on your desktop? | YES | YES |
| Are you operating in a cloud-first environment? | YES | YES |
| Are you interested in securing shared workstations and mobile-restricted environments? | YES | YES |
| Are you operating in a legacy on-premises environment? | — | YES |
| Are you looking for desktop login on Windows using Smart Card/PIV with fingerprint? | — | YES |
| Are you interested in web authentication with FIDO2 using the same biometrics as desktop login? | — | YES |
| Are you looking to enable enrollment to workstations using the HYPR application to centrally manage credentials? | — | YES |
| Looking for more form factors, protocols, and NFC support? You may prefer the YubiKey 5 Series. Still not sure? Use our handy compare chart or take the quiz. | ||
“Authenticating with the combined solution of the Duo platform and the YubiKey has always been remarkably easy and fast. Biometrics play an important role in any company’s strategy to go passwordless, and we’ve tested the YubiKey Bio extensively with Duo’s upcoming solution, with great results. We’re excited to provide customers a simpler, faster and more convenient way to protect against phishing and other access threats.”
“More and more of our customers prefer biometric methods, because they provide strong security protection and are easier and faster to sign in than a password. Yubico carefully considered customer needs in designing the biometric key to make it secure and simple enough for anyone to use. A FIDO2 YubiKey with a biometric sensor is a cause for celebration.”
“Ping Identity is proud to partner with Yubico to offer a stronger and more flexible approach to authentication. The release of YubiKey Bio joins the best of something you have and something you are in a single offering by delivering a convenient and secure passwordless login experience customers need to thrive in today’s remote workforce.”
“We’re excited to see biometric authentication added to the YubiKey with the launch of the YubiKey Bio Series. It adds a new dimension to strong authentication security while improving user experience.”
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