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EU Regulation DORA: How hardware authentication can secure financial companies
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is the next major EU regulation to come into force. The aim of the EU regulation is to strengthen the IT security of European financial organisations. Hardware authentication via FIDO Security Key can help effectively, as...
How Swissbit is successfully promoting sustainable ways to generate, use and save energy
Swissbit's approach to sustainability is based on ethical practices, environmental awareness and social responsibility and is closely linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We are aware that our commitment to the environment is not just a...
Cybersecurity in 2025 – part two: Insights and predictions from Yubico’s experts
In part one of our 2025 cybersecurity predictions, we highlighted insights from our experts on the topic of passkeys, digital identity wallets and the threats of AI-driven phishing – areas that saw a lot of focus in 2024, and ones that we expect to continue being a...
Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico’s experts
With 2024 behind us, we saw another challenging year in the world of cybersecurity – highlighted by new and evolving threats like Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven phishing and increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks overall. Yubico’s September Global State of...
Authentication 101: What makes hardware authentication so attractive to companies?
In my new “Authentication 101” blog article, I explore the question of why hardware authentication, for example with a FIDO security key such as the iShield Key, is actually so attractive for companies. Finally, I will show why I believe that we will soon have an...
State of Global Authentic(age)ion: A look at cybersecurity habits by generations
No generations were left untouched when it came to the threat of hackers in 2024: from the impact of political shakeups, to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks targeting consumers, critical industries and infrastructures, the world was on high alert. Fueled by a...
How do you secure Raspberry Pi with the Security Upgrade Kit?
Embedded systems, IoT and OT applications such as the Raspberry Pi must be protected to prevent the data on them from being leaked, for example by physical attacks. In this example use case, we show how the new Security Upgrade Kit provides a remedy and effectively...
Yubico named finalists of German digital identity innovation competition
In 2023, Yubico began collaborating on an exciting open standards identity project – wwWallet – to shape the future of digital identity across Europe and beyond. The project saw immediate success solving problems for global identity, and was submitted in the...
Introducing new features for Yubico Authenticator for iOS
We’re excited to share the new features now available for Yubico Authenticator for iOS in the latest app update on the App Store. Many of these improvements aim to address frequently requested features from our customers, while providing additional new functionalities...
Platform independent digital identity for all
Many are understandably concerned that the great invention called the Internet, initially created by researchers for sharing information, has become a major threat to democracy, security and trust. The majority of these challenges are caused by stolen, misused or fake...
Hardware authentication: Why the iShield Key MIFARE is a milestone!
Today, I'm thrilled to unveil the iShield Key MIFARE, a groundbreaking FIDO Security Key that offers unparalleled security and convenience. In this article, I'll discuss its key benefits and why it's a superior choice compared to other FIDO Security Keys on the...
Q&A with Yubico’s CEO: Our move to the main Nasdaq market in Stockholm
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had this year and how it has shaped where we stand today as a company. To mark this moment, I sat down with our CEO, Mattias Danielsson, to look back on the milestones and...
Plug-and-play security for drone footage
As a specialist for the professional use of drones in industry and research, we at Droneparts are also one of Germany’s leading providers of drone systems for law enforcement and security organizations. In this role, we know about the increasing importance of secure...
Exploring DORA: A look at the next major EU mandate
Financial institutions have historically managed operational risk using capital allocation, but under EU Regulation 2022/2554 – also known as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – the financial sector and associated entities in the European Economic Area...
Social Robots: Where AI Meets Data Protection
When we hear the term "robot", we often think first of the highly automated machinery used in industrial production. However, a new generation of robots, also known as "social robots", is conquering completely new areas - namely those that require intensive...
Securing critical infrastructure from modern cyber threats with phishing-resistant authentication
Across the globe, 2024 has seen a whirlwind of change. With ongoing wars, recent political change-ups and more, growth in data breaches targeting critical infrastructure continue to be on the rise. Critical infrastructure is integral to our everyday life – from the...
Yubico Enrollment Suite for Microsoft users is here: Meet Yubico at Microsoft Ignite 2024
On the heels of announcing the availability of Yubico Enrollment Suite for Microsoft users today, we’re excited to be back at Microsoft Ignite in Chicago this week to meet with all our valued customers and partners. If you’ll be at the conference, be sure to visit us...
Yubico Enrollment Suite with Okta now available: An inside look at how Okta became a phishing-resistant enterprise
Phishing-resistant users build phishing-resistant enterprises. With the growing sophistication of cyber threats, enterprises that can efficiently raise the bar for security helps ensure protection of users and their data to effectively drive digital acceleration. To...
Yubico submits YubiKey 5 FIPS Series for FIPS 140-3 validation
We’re excited to share that the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series latest 5.7.4 firmware has completed testing by our NIST accredited testing lab, and has been submitted to the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) for FIPS 140-3 validation, Overall Level 2 and Physical...
Available now: YubiKey Bio Series – Multi-protocol Edition keys expand phishing-resistant authentication options for enterprises
As adoption of biometric logins continues to increase globally, enterprises and cybersecurity teams require stronger security combined with user convenience to improve user adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and ensure productivity. Hardware security keys...
National Security Memorandum on AI: Key takeaways and recommendations
Late last week, the White House issued a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) which aims to ensure that ongoing and future advancements in AI technologies are beneficial to the US public. The memorandum also ensures that the US remains...
Works with YubiKey Spotlight: ‘Secure Your World’ with YubiKeys this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – an important time of the year dedicated for the public and private sectors to work together to strengthen cybersecurity practices globally. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) continues the theme of...
An event(ful) 2024: Get to know Yubico at Oktane, Authenticate and more
As we enter into the last few months of 2024, Yubico has a lot in store with a continued focus on innovation and garnering feedback from our valued community around the world. After an exciting year for the company filled with numerous announcements spanning new and...
2024 Global State of Authentication survey: Q&A with Yubico VP Derek Hanson on a passkey future
In a world that’s more connected than ever before, cyber attacks are more rampant than ever with bad actors continuing to take advantage of human error. Despite ongoing advancements in security technologies and processes, it continues to be fairly simple to compromise...
The clock is ticking: How to prepare for upcoming NIS2 Directive deadline
The October 17, 2024 deadline for European Union (EU) Member States to implement the NIS2 Directive into their respective national legislations is fast approaching. We first highlighted NIS2 and the new requirements in a blog post back in March 2023, and now that the...
Securing America’s future: Implementing M-22-09 by the 2024 deadline
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) represents a paradigm shift in cybersecurity strategy, moving away from the traditional perimeter-based security model to one that assumes no implicit trust, even within the network. In compliance with Executive Order 14028 to improve the...
YubiHSM 2 (v2.4) expands to include simplified and secure backups and ‘Bring Your Own Key’ support
As the rate and complexity of credential theft and phishing attacks on enterprises continue to increase rapidly, so do the number of server-based attacks. YubiHSM 2, the leading nano-form factor hardware security module (HSM), offers organizations superior protection...
Q&A with Yubico’s CEO: Reflecting on first half of 2024 and what’s ahead
Yubico has had an impressive first half of the year, with plenty of exciting developments as the company continues to scale. To get the inside scoop, I caught up with Yubico’s CEO, Mattias Danielsson, to chat about the standout moments so far, the current landscape of...
Operational Technology (OT) security: Key risks and mitigation strategies to achieve phishing-resistance
Operational Technology (OT) is a critical component of several industries as it powers the systems that control the distribution of power, water and other utilities, drives the machinery that powers manufacturing, and controls everything from traffic lights to tanker...
Simplifying break glass account security with YubiKeys
Break glass accounts are crucial accounts that provide access to critical systems during a variety of emergencies. Microsoft’s recent announcement on the enforcement of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft Entra ID sign-ins highlights the impact on break...