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CACI partners with Yubico to enhance trusted mobile platforms


CACI announced that it has entered into a partnership with Yubico through a memorandum of understanding that establishes Yubico as the exclusive provider of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions in support of CACI’s trusted mobile platforms.

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Yubico will provide YubiKey 5 FIPS Series products for enhanced security and authentication protocols for CACI’s software-defined key loading devices that enable more capable, secure, and resilient communications for U.S. government missions.

Yubico’s YubiKey 5 FIPS Series are multi-protocol security keys that eliminate account takeovers from phishing attacks with strong two-factor, multi-factor and passwordless authentication. These security keys support applications and services using a range of protocols such as OTP, FIDO U2F and FIDO2/WebAuthn and a Personal Identity Verification-compatible (PIV) Smart Card.

The YubiKey 5 FIPS series is NSA-approved for the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide the highest level of user authentication and supports the ability to remove the tool following authentication in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) usability guidelines for multi-factor cryptographic devices.

“The U.S. military and government agencies have a critical need for more secure, modern communications technology to help counter current and future threats,” said Todd Probert, President of National Security and Innovative Solutions at CACI. “CACI and our partners are bringing this state-of-the-art multi-factor authentication tool, combined with the most-advanced mobile hand-held device for trusted mobile platforms to the market. This capability is streamlined, proven and tested, and ready to deliver today in support of national security missions.”

“With data breaches continuing to rise, it has become increasingly critical for companies and government agencies to embrace a move toward modern, phishing-resistant, multi-factor authentication,” said Stina Ehrensvärd, CEO and co-founder, Yubico. “In the past several months, we’ve seen the US government release its Draft Zero Trust Strategy, as well as a number of other actions, including a cybersecurity executive order,…

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Yubico Security Key C NFC offers more secure authentication


Yubico Security C NFC

Yubico isn’t exactly a new name when it comes to security but the company has just released a new security key. The Yubico Security Key C NFC follows the YubiKey 5C NFC but is more affordable. It offers the same security access to your Windows 10 computer, Android phone, or even iPhone if want peace of mind all the time. It’s a physical key that makes it difficult or almost impossible for hackers to get into. This tap-and-go product works via NFC connectivity and with some apps that may require secure and private access.

This Yubico Security Key C NFC is portable and durable. Carry it anywhere or put on a keyring. It’s durable as the body is made of Fiberglass. It’s also compatible and can fit any standard USB-C port. This thing works with most popular apps and web services.

The Yubico Security Key C NFC is a security key that offers hardware-based authentication solution. It’s best protection again phishing, hacking, and account takeovers. It asks for compliance requirements as a promise of strong authentication.

As described, it combines hardware-based authentication and public key cryptography. This way, a device is well-protected. It also offers FIDO U2F and FIDO 2 support.

A passwordless future may be possible with this security key. Authentication is also simple and intuitive. Using it is faster up to 4X than SMS based authentication or OTP.

This is what modern authentication is all about. It’s reliable and effective. The Yubico Security Key C NFC can also help reduce IT operational costs as it reduces password support cases by about 92%.

You can purchase the Security Key C NFC by Yubico from HERE. A piece costs $29 but you can get more: two for $58, ten for $290, or a tray of 50 for $1,450.

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Yubico Security C NFC is a cheap USB-C security key for phones and PCs


Yubico’s latest security key is the Security Key C NFC, a cheaper alternative to the company’s existing YubiKey 5C NFC. The new product enables users to easily secure their Android smartphone, iPhone, or computer running Windows 10 using a physical key that makes it much harder for hackers to infiltrate an account.

The new Yubico Security Key C NFC features both USB-C and NFC, making it compatible with the majority of phones and PCs on the market. This new model, which is priced at $29 USD, supports FIDO U2F and FIDO 2.

The security key can be used with a variety of popular online services and software, including YouTube, Dropbox, Brave, Edge browser, Facebook, Twitter, Coinbase, Google accounts, Microsoft accounts, and more. Interested consumers can explore the platforms that support Yubico’s Security line of keys on its website here.

As with other security keys from Yubico and competitors, the Security Key C NFC features a design similar to a slim thumb drive, including a hole for attaching it to a keychain. The device also sports a fiberglass-reinforced body for durability. The big benefit here is the NFC support in addition to USB-C, enabling users to authenticate logins by tapping the security key to the back of the device.

The Yubico Security Key C NFC is priced at $29 USD for a single unit, while multi-packs are also available up to a tray of 50 keys. The security key should meet the needs of the average consumer, though business professionals and others who need additional protocol support can turn to the $50 YubiKey 5 Series, which includes support for things like Smart Card, OpenPGP 3, and more.

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