• 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.
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    FIPS 140-2 validated security keys

    Meets stringent compliance requirements for highly security-conscious organizations

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    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.

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    Easy, fast, reliable

    Hardware authenticator, offering one-touch strong authentication. Does not require a battery or network connectivity.

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    Reduces IT costs

    Reduces password support incidents by 92% and dramatically lowers IT support costs.


    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 YubiKey 5 FIPS Series is IP68 rated, crush resistant, no batteries required, and no moving parts.

    Read the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series product brief >


    For businesses with 500 users or more

    For SMBs or for individuals


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    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 5Ci FIPS

    Dual connector capabilities supporting USB-C and Lightning

    YubiKey 5C FIPS

    Slim USB-C form factor for easy to carry on a keychain

    YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS

    Slim USB-A form for semi-permanent installation and convenience

    YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS

    Ultra-slim USB-C form factor for semi-permanent installation and convenience


    Certifications

    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.


    Learn more about the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series

    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

    Technical specifications
    • Supported protocols: FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, smart card (PIV), Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, OpenPGP, 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

    Is the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series right for you?
    Do you want to authenticate using passwordless or strong 2FA with a FIPS 140-2 validated security key?Yes
    Are you interested in using a range of legacy and modern authentication protocols — i.e. OTP, FIDO U2F, FIDO2/WebAuthn, Smart card/PIV?Yes
    Are you operating in a hybrid legacy and modern cloud environment?Yes
    Are you interested in securing a wide range of business scenarios across privileged users, office workers, shared workstations, mobile-restricted environments, remote workforce, end customers, and 3rd party users?Yes
    Still not sure? Use our handy compare chart or take the quiz.

    Risk reduction, business growth, and efficiency enabled by YubiKeys

    A recent Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study commissioned by Yubico found that a composite organization representative of interviewed customers who use YubiKeys reduced risk of successful phishing and credential theft attacks by 99.9%, saw a drop in password-related helpdesk tickets by 75%, and experienced a 203% 3-year ROI with YubiKeys.

    BUT…. all organizations are different. Enter your own company data to create a custom Dynamic TEI study and instantly see how Yubico’s solutions can help your organization!

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    Procuring YubiKeys

    YubiKeys are available for procurement through multiple convenient channels

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