Security

Introducing New Authentication Methods

YubiKeys combat malware, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks by ensuring that the user is physically at their device to log in. With the Yubikey in the user’s possession, unauthorized users cannot unlock access to networks, accounts, and cloud-based services. Apart from the general advantages of 2-factor authentication, Yubico OTP has the following characteristics: No client software needed. The OTP is just a string. If you can send a password, you can send an OTP. YubiKey ID embedded in OTP. This allows for self-provisioning, [...]

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