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The YubiKey is a hardware device that provides an additional layer of security when used in conjunction with a software application. The device, which is about the size of a standard USB flash drive, contains a built-in cryptographic chip that generates a unique key when pressed. This key can then be used to authenticate the user to a web application or service.=More Information= | <br> | ||
The YubiKey is a hardware device that provides an additional layer of security when used in conjunction with a software application. The device, which is about the size of a standard USB flash drive, contains a built-in cryptographic chip that generates a unique key when pressed. This key can then be used to authenticate the user to a web application or service. | |||
The YubiKey is designed to be a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional two-factor authentication devices, which can be | |||
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https://www.yubico.com/ | https://www.yubico.com/ | ||
[[Category:Two-Factor & Multi-Factor Authentication]] | [[Category:Two-Factor & Multi-Factor Authentication]] | ||
[[Category:Biometric]] | [[Category:Biometric]] | ||
Revision as of 05:04, 23 April 2024
Description
The YubiKey is a hardware device that provides an additional layer of security when used in conjunction with a software application. The device, which is about the size of a standard USB flash drive, contains a built-in cryptographic chip that generates a unique key when pressed. This key can then be used to authenticate the user to a web application or service.
The YubiKey is designed to be a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional two-factor authentication devices, which can be
