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YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
FIPS 140-2 validation enables government agencies and regulated industries to meet the highest authenticator assurance level 3 (AAL3) requirements from the new NIST SP800-63B guidance.
FIPS 140-2 validated security keys
Superior authentication
FIPS 140-2 validated (Overall Level 1 and Level 2, Physical Security Level 3) Meets the highest authenticator assurance level 3 (AAL3) of NIST SP800-63B guidance.
Easy, fast, reliable
Hardware authenticator, offering one-touch strong authentication. Does not require a battery or network connectivity.
Reduces IT costs
Reduces password support incidents by 92% and dramatically lowers IT support costs.
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The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
Choose from six different YubiKey models depending on your needs. The keychain model is designed to go anywhere on a keychain. The Nano model is small enough to stay in the USB port of your computer. Multiple form factors with support for USB-A, USB-C, NFC and Lightning.
The series at a glance
YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS
Slim USB-C form factor with NFC capabilities and easy to carry on a keychain
YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS
Slim USB-A form factor with NFC capabilities and easy to carry on a keychain
YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS
Ultra-slim USB-C form factor for semi-permanent installation and convenience
NIST | National Institute of Standards
Cryptographic module validation for YubiKey
Cryptographic module validation testing is performed using the Derived Test Requirements [DTR] for FIPS PUB 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules. The DTR lists all of the vendor and tester requirements for validating a cryptographic module, and it is the basis of testing done by the CST accredited laboratories.
Choice of form factor
- All YubiKey 5 FIPS Series security keys include same functionality
- The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series offers a choice of keys designed for USB-A, USB-C, NFC and Lightning
- YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS features a slim USB-A form factor with NFC capabilities and easy to carry on a keychain
- YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS features a slim USB-C form factor with NFC capabilities and easy to carry on a keychain
- YubiKey 5Ci FIPS features dual connector capabilities supporting USB-C and Lightning for use with the range of iOS devices you love, and easy to carry on a keychain
- YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS features a slim USB-A form for semi-permanent installation and convenience
- YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS features an ultra-slim USB-C form factor for use with the latest Mac, PC, and Android computing devices
Features
- FIPS 140-2, Overall Level 1 and Level 2, Physical Security Level 3
- Strong multi-factor authentication
- Easy and fast authentication
- Crush resistant & water resistant
- Multiprotocol support on a single key
- Convenient sizes
- Made in the USA & Sweden
Technical specifications
- Supported protocols: FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, smart card (PIV), Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, and Challenge Response
- Works on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Chrome OS operating systems, and on major browsers
- PIV smart card compatible, minidriver available on Windows
- Support for PKCS#11
- Crypto Algorithms: RSA 2048, ECC p256, ECC p384
- Hardware secure element to protect cryptographic keys
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