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Yubico Releases USB-C, NFC Security Key

Company's new Security Key C NFC is a USB-C and near-field communication (NFC) is designed to meet demand as more devices leverage USB-C.

October 26, 2021 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Security key maker Yubico has released new USB-C and near-field communication (NFC) security keys to meet demand as more devices leverage USB-C. The company’s Security Key C NFC is the latest to join its portfolio of security keys, offering FIDO-only support in a USB-C form factor with NFC capabilities. This joins the Security Key NFC, […]

Yubico Releases Biometric Security Keys

The YubiKey Bio Series supports modern FIDO2/WebAuthn and U2F protocols in both USB-A and USB-C form factors.

October 5, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The IT and cybersecurity communities have been urging enterprises to move away from passwords, or at the very least, adopt multi-factor authentication. One great way to do both is by deploying security keys. Yubico, one of the leaders in the hardware authentication security key space, is now taking its product a step further by adding […]

Yubico Releases YubiKey 5C NFC Security Key

Yubico has launched the YubiKey 5C NFCwhat, the first mutli-protocol security key designed with both near-field communication and USB-C connections.

September 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Authentication security key maker Yubico has launched what it says is the world’s first mutli-protocol security key with smart card support designed with both near-field communication and USB-C connections. The key is called the YubiKey 5C NFC and is available to purchase for $55. The company cited a dramatic increase in the rate of cyber […]

Yubico to Launch YubiEnterprise Services for Large-Scale Security Key Deployments

Security key manufacturer Yubico is rolling out new services designed to allow enterprises to deploy YubiKeys at scale across an organization.

February 28, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Enterprises looking for a hardware security key to distribute to employees at scale can now solve that problem with YubiEnterprise Services from YubiKey. The security key manufacturer earlier this month announced the new service aimed at making large-scale purchase of security keys simple and efficient. The offering comes the same month as the company released […]

Yubico Launches New Version Of Authenticator App

Security key company says the new version of its authentication app now works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.

December 9, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Authentication security key manufacturer Yubico has launched the latest version of its iOS mobile application which now extends support for near field communication to deliver tap-and-go flexibility and authentication over a Lighting connection. The company said the new app – v. 1.1 – now works with all major desktop and mobile platforms, including full support […]

XTec Partners to Expand Federal ICAM Enablement

August 26, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

AuthentX incorporates YubiKey 5 FIPS Series hardware authentication devices, by Yubico, to complement Federal smart card authentication and access control RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XTec Incorporated, a leader in identity, credential and access management (ICAM) technology, today announced that they have partnered with Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, to issue PIV-compatible YubiKey 5 […]

FIDO Alliance Announces the FIDO Developer Challenge

June 11, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

First Global Program Invites Teams to Leverage Public FIDO2 WebAuthn API to Showcase Unique FIDO Authentication Ideas – Entry Deadline July 2, 2021 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The FIDO Alliance today announced the first global FIDO Developer Challenge. Building on the success of the FIDO Hackathon in Korea over the last few years, FIDO is globally […]

Microsoft Expands AccountGuard Protections To Customers in 31 Democracies

Microsoft is expanding its enterprise-grade identity and access management protections to all AccountGuard members in 31 democracies.

March 10, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is expanding its enterprise-grade identity and access management protections to all AccountGuard members in 31 democracies at no cost to help protect online accounts of users who are most at risk of attacks from nation-state hackers. In a blog post, Microsoft identified those groups as political parties, candidates and their staff, health care workers, […]

Report: IT Professionals, End Users Not Practicing Good Credential Security

According to a new report from security key provider Yubico and research firm Ponemon Institute, password security behavior isn't improving much.

February 25, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to authentication security key manufacturer Yubico, IT managers and end users still have a long way to go before password and authentication practices are strong enough to protect an entire organization. The company last week released its second annual State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report in conjunction with technology research organization Ponemon […]

Google Releases USB-C Security Key

Google's new USB-C Titan Security Key offers secure two-factor account authentication, is compatible with Android, Chrome OS, macOS and Windows devices.

October 28, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google has released an additional option for devices across several platforms that will help boost security and fight phishing attacks. The technology giant partnered with hardware authentication device manufacturer Yubico —it’s longtime partner — on the USB-C Titan Security Key., a new two-factor authentication tool. According to a Google blog post, the USB-C Titan Security […]