The YubiKey 5 Series is a hardware authentication device that provides strong, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication across a wide range of applications and services. With support for modern and legacy protocols—including FIDO2, smart card (PIV), OTP, and OpenPGP—it enables secure, passwordless login experiences for individuals and organizations alike.
In today’s hybrid and distributed work landscape, organizations need secure, scalable solutions that seamlessly support virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and cloud workspaces. The YubiKey 5 Series delivers strong phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) that complements IGEL’s endpoint security approach—bringing hardware-backed security to the edge.
Key benefits include:
Phishing-Resistant Authentication: The YubiKey 5 Series supports FIDO2/WebAuthn, enabling passwordless login experiences that eliminate the most common vector for credential-based attacks.
Broad Compatibility: Whether accessing Citrix, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, or IGEL OS-powered endpoints, YubiKeys work seamlessly with leading identity and access management providers.
Ease of Deployment at Scale: IGEL customers can deploy YubiKeys across hundreds or thousands of endpoints with minimal IT overhead while reducing the number of support calls for password resets, freeing time for your IT team to focus on more pressing tasks.
Support for Regulated Environments: With smart card (PIV), one-time password (OTP), and OpenPGP support, the YubiKey 5 Series meets compliance and security requirements across healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
The YubiKey multi-protocol support streamlines authentication for existing systems while paving the way forward to a passwordless future.
• Authentication and cryptographic protocols supported include FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), FIDO2/WebAuthn, Personal Identity Verification-compatible (PIV) Smart Card, and OpenPGP.
• Available in a choice of form factors that enables users to connect via the USB, NFC or Lightning connector.
• The YubiKey 5C NFC offers multi-protocol capabilities with both USB-C and NFC capabilities for secure tap-n-go authentication on all the modern devices users love.
• Streamlines asset tracking and account recovery processes with enterprise attestation for custom programmed keys.
• Enforces compliance requirements and elevates security for PIN usage with the latest FIDO2 features such as Force PIN Change and Minimum PIN Length.
• Expanded storage capabilities for FIDO2 discoverable credentials and OATH one-time passwords, accommodating up to 100 passkeys and 64 OATH slots per application.
