YubiKey 5 Series is a hardware based authentication solution that provides superior defense against phishing, eliminates account takeovers, and enables compliance requirements for strong authentication. Strong Authentication The YubiKey offers superior security by combining hardware-based authentication and public key cryptography to effectively defend against phishing attacks and eliminate account takeovers. It offers multi-protocol support including FIDO2, Yubico OTP, OATH HOTP, U2F, PIV, and Open PGP. Users have the broadest options for strong authentication including not only two-factor authentication, but also support for single factor passwordless login and multi-factor authentication in conjunction with user touch and PIN . Passwordless Enabled The Yubikey 5 Series helps organizations accelerate to a passwordless future by providing support for the FIDO2 protocol. FIDO2 supports not only today’s two-factor authentication but also paves the way for eliminating weak password authentication, with strong single factor hardware-based authentication. Easy, Fast and Reliable The YubiKey provide a simple and intuitive authentication experience that users find easy to use, ensuring rapid adoption and organizational security. With authentication speeds up to 4X faster than OTP or SMS based authentication, the YubiKey does not require a battery or network connectivity, making authentication always accessible. Reduce IT Operational Costs The ease of use and reliability of the YubiKey is proven to reduce password support incidents by 92%. This was documented in a research paper by Google, describing the Google employee rollout to more than 70 countries. Deployments are faster and cost less with the YubiKey’s industry leading support for numerous protocols, systems and services. Modern Authentication from the Industry Leader The YubiKey is the trusted secure authentication choice for the largest technology, finance, and retail companies in the world. This includes 9 of the top 10 technology companies, 4 of the top 10 US banks, and 2 of the top 3 global retailers. Companies including Google, Facebook, Salesforce and thousands more trust the YubiKey to protect account access to computers, networks and online services. How it Works: Choose a service to sign-in with and enter your username and password When prompted, simply insert the YubiKey into a USB port Authenticate effortlessly with a touch of the gold contacts Benefits Strong single factor, two-factor hardware and multi-factor authentication Easy and fast authentication with a single touch Reduces IT operational costs Multiprotocol support on a single key Water-resistant Made in the USA & Sweden Four times faster than typing a One Time Passcode Always on and accessible because no batteries or network connectivity is required Features Login to your personal Microsoft Account with YubiKey 5C – no passwords required on supported devices8 Supported protocols: FIDO2, FIDO U2F, smart card (PIV), Yubi