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Yubico YubiKey is a small USB and NFC device that support multiple authentication and cryptographic protocols it protects access to computers, networks, and online services for the organizations.

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Yubico YubiKey is a small USB and NFC device that support multiple authentication and cryptographic protocols it protects access to computers, networks, and online services for the organizations.


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Yubico
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2007
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Palo Alto, CA
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Yubico is a leading provider of hardware-based authentication solutions, specializing in secure login and identity verification tools. Known for its YubiKey devices, Yubico offers multi-protocol support for two-factor authentication (2FA) across various platforms and services. The company's products are designed to enhance security for individuals and organizations by providing a reliable and user-friendly method of protecting accounts from unauthorized access. For more information, visit their website at https://www.yubico.com.


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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Secure and Reliable Authentication with Yubico"
Yubico’s hardware-based authentication provides an exceptional level of security. The YubiKey is easy to use, quick to set up, and works seamlessly...
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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Ease of use, perfect for 2FA"
It makes a strong 2 factor authentication for any app or website. Sinced it's using a physical key, it's highly secure. It's very easy to use with ...
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Lavya P.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Yubikey Review"
I recently got on to using Yubikey, it's easy to use and a quick app to install. As a first-time user as well, it was an easy learning curve and is...
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Verified User in Computer & Network Security
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Yubico?

Yubico’s hardware-based authentication provides an exceptional level of security. The YubiKey is easy to use, quick to set up, and works seamlessly across various platforms and services. Its compatibility with multiple authentication protocols like FIDO2, OTP, and WebAuthn makes it highly versatile. Additionally, the offline authentication feature is extremely helpful when working in restricted or no-internet environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

The only downside is the limited support for some legacy applications that do not integrate with modern authentication standards. Also, for new users, the initial configuration can seem a bit technical. However, once set up, it works flawlessly.

In our organisation we face a lot of issues when we integrate yubikey c series with azue AD connected Devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

Yubico has significantly enhanced our organization’s security by eliminating the risks associated with password-only authentication. With YubiKeys, we have implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) across critical systems, which ensures that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data. This has greatly reduced the chances of phishing attacks and improved our overall security posture. The device’s robustness and ease of use have also saved us time in resetting passwords or troubleshooting login issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Thank you for taking the time to review your experience working with Yubico's YubiKeys. We appreciate your perspective and experiences.

Verified User in Industrial Automation
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Review source: G2 invite
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What do you like best about Yubico?

It makes a strong 2 factor authentication for any app or website. Sinced it's using a physical key, it's highly secure. It's very easy to use with a PC via the USB port or with a mobile with the RFID chip, one tap to access all you 2FA passcodes. I use it everyday. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

I don't have any downside I can think of, maybe the fact that you need to always carry it with you, but it's easy to attach it to your keychain. I also bought a second one for backup in case I lose the first one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

I can have all my 2FA generation code at the same place, now I need a secured access for many customer portals, and it helps me save time by having everythin linked with one single device. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Review source: G2 invite
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What do you like best about Yubico?

I recently got on to using Yubikey, it's easy to use and a quick app to install. As a first-time user as well, it was an easy learning curve and is pretty compatible with all devices to use- further enhancing UX Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

Honestly, nothing. Its really easy to use, especially in comparison to other apps of MFA like DUO Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

Easy MFA, allowing me to add an extra layer of privacy and security to my work- limited accessibility to hackers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohit G.
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Yubico?

Its a unique software and adds two layers of security that traditional MFAs can't match up to. And despite this its very user-friendly. Virtual support from models like U2F ensures my content is safe and secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

While it offers services that other MFA software cant, it also charges a heavy price for these services. Thus investment into Yubico only makes sense if you are part of a large organisation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its a literal saviour for my online accounts to be safe from hackers and scammers. Keys are super durable, and portable as well making it easy to carry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aditya J.
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Security Delivery Analyst - Identity and Access Management
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Yubico?

I have been using this yubikey physical device since last 6 months when I joined current organization. In my current organization, yubikey is being used as MFA solution which is paired with PingID. As per current client security policy, some phone device model are not allowed to pair with pingid so here in this case, yubikey can be used to authenticate users as multi factor authentication.

The best part I like about yubikey is, it does not require finger print. When paired and asked for MFA, you just need to insert yubikey device in system and touch the yubikey and a random code will be generated from there which will authenticate you. Very easy to use. If anything goes wrong in yubikey configuration we can recreate configuration using yubico manager or yubikey personalization tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

In the last section, I mentioned about yubico manager tool. With the help of this tool, we can reset PIN for yubikey and create new configuration as well. One thing I dislike about yubikey is, suppose user forgot yubikey PIN and want to reset the PIN. They installed yubico manager which required admin rights to install and also after opening the application, the sector for yubikey PIN reset also requires admin rights in the system then only users will be able to reset the PIN. The some of the organization does not allow to employees have admin rights on system. It voilates security standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

As mentioned in my current project, I observed couple of concerns where user forgot yubikey PIN and want to reset. So we suggested to connect local IT team to get the admin rights so that they can access yubico manager PIN reset section but organization was not allowing to have admin rights on the system. So they got help from local IT team to get the application installed and using administrator credentials, team only helped them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daan K.
DK
Managing Partner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Yubico?

Great security for an affordable price - with extras Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

There is no yubikey device that has USB-A and USB-C in combination with RFID Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

Secure login, SSH an certificate key storage and production Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Yubico?

I like that you can perform two-factor authentication by simply touching a USB key, which is far easier than finding an authenticator code on your phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

The only real downside to this product is that you need to be extremely careful not to lose your key! Otherwise, it's been fine so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

We utilize Yubikeys to ensure that our company's confidential data is safe even if our account passwords are compromised. You can't get into our accounts unless you have our passwords and our Yubikey. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michael H.
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President/CEO
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Yubico?

I absolutely love Yubikeys. They're highly versatile, and can be used for so many things. Right now, for my HIPAA clients, I assign one to each user. When they walk up to a workstation, they input the key, and it acts as a smart card. The button on the key also acts as a OTP for two-factor authentication. When they step away, they pull the key out, they get logged out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

As of right now, I can't find anything wrong with Yubico and Yubikeys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Yubico:

If you're looking for a great solution for MFA, and user authentication, without having to have physical smart cards, or use a phone for MFA, using a Yubikey is the way to go. I primarily service HIPAA clients (medical practices) and getting them up to spec on security is often difficult. Finding a solution that allows for MFA, and user login was difficult. I was originally using smart card readers with smart cards, and using authenticator apps. This not only proved tiresome, but expensive. Having one little device which can fit into your pocket, or on a lanyard makes it easy for both me, and my clients. Everyone is happy. The price is also incredibly inexpensive given what it can do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm solving major security login issues with Yubico. Having them as an MFA option for my clients, as well as being able to use it as a smartcard on both Windows and Mac helps make my job a little easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jan P.
JP
Staff Engineer (DevOps)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
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What do you like best about Yubico?

The Yubikey is an amazing little piece of hardware that acts as a two-factor token and provides significant security advantages. You can easily manage multiple keys and integrate it with your own software, or just use it with existing software/services that you already use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

The USB-C version doesn't have NFC capabilities, so if you want to use it on a PC with USB-C and on a cell phone with NFC, you have to carry two devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Yubico:

I couldn't find another tool that was as usable and capable for a similar cost. Yubico's Yubikey product is the best option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have an employee who is working a year abroad in several countries that have potential security issues. We are using the Yubikey to restrict access to his network services in a secure fashion and also to restrict access to his laptop and files. The hardware two-factor device is very usable for these functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Randall D.
RD
Head of Developer Advocacy
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Yubico?

I use my Yubikey almost every day for multi-factor authentication. It's super simple to use, easy to use pragmatically, and just provides a great experience for dealing with MFA -- especially when security is important. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yubico?

The keys are a bit pricey (especially if you want them to work with mobile devices). If Yubico wants to get more widespread usage in the consumer market then lowering prices would probably be nice... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Yubico:

So long as you are able to keep your Yubikey on you and not lose it, it can really simplify MFA experiences. It's nice to have other MFA factors as backups (Authy, Google Authenticator, etc.). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yubico solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm using my Yubikey devices for MFA purposes for work and personal apps. The main benefit is not using an insecure factor like SMS.

It also makes it easier to authenticate quickly with my Yubikey as I can just leave it plugged into my computer and tap the button anytime I need to reauthenticate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.