Yubico – Security Key C NFC – Black

Raise the bar for security with modern FIDO-based phishing-resistant MFA | Security Key Series by Yubico-an overview

The Security Key Series by Yubico combines hardware-based authentication, public key cryptography, and the FIDO2/ WebAuthn and FIDO U2F protocols to eliminate account takeovers. There are four security keys within this series, meeting the needs for consumers as well as for enterprises.

The Security Key Series works out of the box with hundreds of services already supporting FIDO2 and U2F authentication protocols including personal Microsoft accounts (for passwordless login), Google, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, a growing list of password managers, and many more FIDO2 and U2F compatible websites.

No additional software is required and authentication is easy, fast, and reliable. Simply insert the key into a USB port and authenticate with a simple touch, or tap the key to an NFC enabled device for fast, easy, and secure authentication. The Security Key Series is highly durable, does not require batteries, has no moving parts, and is always on and accessible.

Flexible authentication options-passwordless, 2FA and MFA

FIDO2 and U2F are modern authentication protocols that deliver a high level of security using public key cryptography. FIDO2 marks an evolution of U2F by now enabling multiple user scenarios including strong first factor (passwordless), strong second factor or multi-factor authentication (passwordless plus PIN).

With these capabilities, the Security Key Series can entirely replace weak static username/password credentials with strong passwordless hardware-backed security, ensuring that these credentials cannot be reused, or shared across services. This helps protect against phishing and MiTM attacks and also mitigates risks related to server breaches. These protocols are also privacy preserving, with no personally identifiable information stored on the device, ensuring safety even if the key is misplaced.

Individuals all over the world trust the Security Key Series by Yubico to help secure their Google, Dropbox and personal Microsoft accounts including access to services such as Outlook, Office, Skype, OneDrive, XBox Live, and many other services. One single security key enables secure login on a practically unlimited set of services, with an affordable, and easy to use solution.

The keys combine hardware-based authentication, public key cryptography, and FIDO2/WebAuthn and U2F, and offer NFC and USB support. With these capabilities, the Security Key Series helps eliminate account takeovers across desktops, laptops and mobile.

• Works out of the box with Google, Microsoft, Twitter, Facebook, password managers, and hundreds of other services
• Supports FIDO2/WebAuthn and FIDO U2F
• Works across desktop and mobile with tap-and-go authentication for mobile phones
• Enhanced injection molding process leads to the strongest and most durable security key to market

Security Key Series for Enterprises

Integrate support for the Security Key Series within your organization’s systems and applications that support FIDO to enable your users to protect access to their accounts, and re-prompt users to re-authenticate when performing sensitive transactions or accessing important assets. The Security Key Series is purpose-built to secure modern cloud-based apps and services and is particularly suited to secure mobile-restricted or shared workstation environments.

• Convenient and portable: The Security Key C NFC fits easily on your keychain, making it convenient to carry and use wherever you go, ensuring secure access to your accounts at all times. Simply plug in via USB-C or tap on your NFC-enabled device to authenticate.
• Versatile compatibility: Supported by Google and Microsoft accounts, password managers and hundreds of other popular services. It works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux. Search for “Works With YubiKey” for list of compatible services.
• FIDO-only protocols: Security Key Series is the more affordable security key supporting only FIDO2/WebAuthn (hardware bound passkey) and FIDO U2F authentication protocols. For improved compatibility upgrade to YubiKey 5 Series.
• Durable and reliable: High quality design and resistant to tampering, water, and crushing. No batteries or network connectivity required, offering dependable authentication without any downtime. Securely manufactured in USA & Sweden.