

It’s the first line up of FIPS validated multi-protocol security keys to enable passwordless authentication - Most notably, the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series now includes FIDO2 and WebAuthn, supporting both legacy and modern environments and offering the bridge to secure passwordless workflows.Together, the full FIPS lineup now supports USB-A, USB-C, NFC and Lightning connections, enabling FIPS-validated, trusted authentication for mobile users and modern devices. New form factors expand mobile-first coverage - The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series is now available in six form factors, introducing three in particular that address the security and ‘tap-and-go’ usability needs of mobile users: YubiKey 5 NFC, YubiKey 5C NFC, and YubiKey 5Ci.government agencies and contractors, or organizations in the healthcare, financial services, and energy sectors that are required to meet stringent compliance requirements, here are 5 things to know about the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series: With several new mobile-friendly form factors and upgraded features and firmware, the new series allows highly-regulated entities to easily modernize their existing authentication framework and achieve phishing-resistant passwordless authentication for all users. It is the industry’s first set of multi-protocol security keys with support for FIDO2 and WebAuthn, along with smart card (PIV/CAC), to receive FIPS 140-2 validation, Overall Level 1 with certificate number 3907 and Level 2 with certificate number 3914. Today, we’re thrilled to announce yet another product milestone in addition to the launch of YubiHSM 2 FIPS - the long-awaited YubiKey 5 FIPS Series is now generally available.
