YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
FIPS 140-2 validation enables government agencies and regulated industries to meet the highest authenticator assurance level 3 (AAL3) requirements from the new NIST SP800-63B guidance.
The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series will be FIPS 140-3 validated soon.
FIPS 140-2 validated security keys
Meets stringent compliance requirements for highly security-conscious organizations
Superior authentication
FIPS 140-2 validated (Overall Level 1 and Level 2, Physical Security Level 3) Meets the highest authenticator assurance level 3 (AAL3) of NIST SP800-63B guidance.
Easy, fast, reliable
Hardware authenticator, offering one-touch strong authentication. Does not require a battery or network connectivity.
Reduces IT costs
Reduces password support incidents by 92% and dramatically lowers IT support costs.
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.
The series at a glance
YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS
Slim USB-C form factor with NFC capabilities and easy to carry on a keychain
YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS
Slim USB-A form factor with NFC capabilities and easy to carry on a keychain
YubiKey 5Ci FIPS
Dual connector capabilities supporting USB-C and Lightning
YubiKey 5C FIPS
Slim USB-C form factor for easy to carry on a keychain
YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS
Slim USB-A form for semi-permanent installation and convenience
YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS
Ultra-slim USB-C form factor for semi-permanent installation and convenience
Certifications
NIST | National Institute of Standards
Cryptographic module validation for YubiKey
Cryptographic module validation testing is performed using the Derived Test Requirements [DTR] for FIPS PUB 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules. The DTR lists all of the vendor and tester requirements for validating a cryptographic module, and it is the basis of testing done by the CST accredited laboratories.
Learn more about the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
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 140-2, Overall Level 1 and 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, FIDO U2F, smart card (PIV), Yubico OTP, 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 140-2 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. | |
Procuring YubiKeys
YubiKeys are available for procurement through multiple convenient channels
Engage with the YubiKey Public Sector team for strategic implementations:
Yubico Inc.
5201 Great America Pkwy #122
Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States
Purchase via GSA or SEWP V contract
RockITek = GSA Contract # 47QTCA19D0085
Immix = GSA Contract # GS-35F-0511T / SEWP V NNG15SC16B (Category A, Group A) & NNG15SC39B (Category B, Group D)
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