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The YubiKey is a hardware authentication device manufactured by Yubico that supports one-time passwords, public key encryption and authentication, and the Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) protocol developed by the FIDO Alliance (FIDO U2F). It allows users to securely log into their accounts by emitting one-time passwords or using a FIDO-based public/private key pair generated by the device. YubiKey also allows for storing static passwords for use at sites that do not support one-time passwords. Facebook uses YubiKey for employee credentials, and Google supports it for both employees and users. Some password managers support YubiKey. | The YubiKey is a hardware authentication device manufactured by Yubico that supports one-time passwords, public key encryption and authentication, and the Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) protocol developed by the FIDO Alliance (FIDO U2F). It allows users to securely log into their accounts by emitting one-time passwords or using a FIDO-based public/private key pair generated by the device. YubiKey also allows for storing static passwords for use at sites that do not support one-time passwords. Facebook uses YubiKey for employee credentials, and Google supports it for both employees and users. Some password managers support YubiKey. | ||
== Yubikey features == | |||
Let's take a look at the options a YubiKey provides: | |||
* Yubico One-Time Password (OTP) The YubiKey generates an encrypted password that can only be used once | |||
* OATH – HOTP (EVENT) | |||
* OATH – TOTP (TIME) | |||
* Challenge and Response (HMAC-SHA1, Yubico OTP) | |||
* PIV-Compatible Smart Card | |||
* OpenPGP | |||
* FIDO U2F | |||
* Static passwords | |||
Revision as of 13:37, 31 May 2017
Yubikey
Whats is Yubikey
The YubiKey is a hardware authentication device manufactured by Yubico that supports one-time passwords, public key encryption and authentication, and the Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) protocol developed by the FIDO Alliance (FIDO U2F). It allows users to securely log into their accounts by emitting one-time passwords or using a FIDO-based public/private key pair generated by the device. YubiKey also allows for storing static passwords for use at sites that do not support one-time passwords. Facebook uses YubiKey for employee credentials, and Google supports it for both employees and users. Some password managers support YubiKey.
Yubikey features
Let's take a look at the options a YubiKey provides:
- Yubico One-Time Password (OTP) The YubiKey generates an encrypted password that can only be used once
- OATH – HOTP (EVENT)
- OATH – TOTP (TIME)
- Challenge and Response (HMAC-SHA1, Yubico OTP)
- PIV-Compatible Smart Card
- OpenPGP
- FIDO U2F
- Static passwords
