YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
FIPS 140-3 validation enables government agencies and regulated industries to meet the highest authenticator assurance level 3 (AAL3) requirements from the NIST SP800-63B guidance
Certified Security Meets High Compliance
The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series is rigorously certified to meet the highest authentication requirements. Ensure secure access, compliance, and supply chain integrity with a key manufactured in the U.S. and Sweden.
FIPS 140-3 validated
Meets the highest authenticator assurance level 3 (AAL3) of NIST SP800-63B guidance (Overall Level 2, Physical Security Level 3)
Advanced compatibility
Designed for modern and legacy infrastructures with multi-protocol support — FIDO2/WebAuthn/passkeys, Smart Card (PIV/CAC), OpenPGP, OTP
User friendly
Simply tap or touch to authenticate, with the option for a PIN for Smart Card protocol. Does not require a battery or network connectivity.
“There’s only one company that offered FIPS validation that I needed, and that’s Yubico. We’re a lot further along in securing our future by using the YubiKey. I’m one step higher than being compliant, I’m ahead of the game. I know that in my next audit, I’ll pass with colors—in fact, I look forward to being audited. ”
The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
Choose from six different YubiKey models depending on your needs. The keychain model is designed to go anywhere on a keychain. The Nano model is small enough to stay in the USB port of your computer. Multiple form factors with support for USB-A, USB-C, NFC and Lightning. The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series is IP68 rated, crush resistant, no batteries required, and no moving parts.
Small and growing businesses
Certifications
NIST | National Institute of Standards
Cryptographic module validation for YubiKey
Deploy iron-clad protection, and successfully combat the advanced cyber attacks that plague highly regulated industries. The YubiKey 5 FIPS has undergone the most rigorous compliance audits, and withstands evolving phishing and hacking threats through secure manufacturing and AAL3 validation — all in a resilient hardware form factor that cannot be phished.
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Choice of form factor
- All YubiKey 5 FIPS Series security keys include same functionality
- The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series offers a choice of keys designed for USB-A, USB-C, NFC and Lightning
- YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS features a slim USB-A form factor with NFC capabilities and easy to carry on a keychain
- YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS features a slim USB-C form factor with NFC capabilities and easy to carry on a keychain
- YubiKey 5Ci FIPS features dual connector capabilities supporting USB-C and Lightning for use with the range of iOS devices you love, and easy to carry on a keychain
- YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS features a slim USB-A form for semi-permanent installation and convenience
- YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS features an ultra-slim USB-C form factor for use with the latest Mac, PC, and Android computing devices
Features
- FIPS 140-3, Level 2, Physical Security Level 3
- Strong multi-factor authentication
- Easy and fast authentication
- Crush resistant & water resistant
- Multiprotocol support on a single key
- Convenient sizes
- Made in the USA
Technical specifications
- Supported protocols: FIDO2/WebAuthn, Smart Card (PIV), OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, OpenPGP, and Challenge Response
- Works on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Chrome OS operating systems, and on major browsers
- PIV smart card compatible, minidriver available on Windows
- Support for PKCS#11
- Crypto Algorithms: RSA 2048, ECC p256, ECC p384
- Hardware secure element to protect cryptographic keys
| Is the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series right for you? | |
|---|---|
| Do you want to authenticate using passwordless or strong 2FA with a FIPS 140-3 validated security key? | Yes |
| Are you interested in using a range of legacy and modern authentication protocols — i.e. OTP, FIDO U2F, FIDO2/WebAuthn, Smart card/PIV? | Yes |
| Are you operating in a hybrid legacy and modern cloud environment? | Yes |
| Are you interested in securing a wide range of business scenarios across privileged users, office workers, shared workstations, mobile-restricted environments, remote workforce, end customers, and 3rd party users? | Yes |
| Still not sure? Use our handy compare chart or take the quiz. | |
Risk reduction, business growth, and efficiency enabled by YubiKeys
The Forrester study of a 5,000-employee composite organization realized a 265% ROI with a payback period of less than 12 months, a 99.99% risk reduction effectively eliminating phishing attacks and account takeovers, and 80% faster authentication compared to mobile prompts and typing in codes.
Procuring YubiKeys
YubiKeys are available for procurement through multiple convenient channels
Engage with the YubiKey Public Sector team for strategic implementations:
Yubico Inc.
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