Today is the day that many of our YubiFans have been waiting for — Yubico’s latest form factor, the YubiKey 5C NFC, is here! It’s the first security key featuring dual USB-C and near-field communication (NFC) connections in addition to multiple authentication protocols, including PIV for smart card login.
As one of our most long-awaited and sought-after form factors, we can’t wait to share in the excitement with you. Here’s just a few reasons why we love the YubiKey 5C NFC, and suspect you will too:
It’s the modern security key to work with modern devices. USB-C connectors are growing in popularity, and many of the latest laptops and computers, from MacBooks to Windows Surface Pros, are making the switch from traditional USB-A ports. Meanwhile, the major mobile platforms — Android and now iOS — support hardware authentication over NFC for a tap-and-go experience.
The YubiKey 5C NFC combines both USB-C and NFC connections on a single security key, making it the perfect authentication solution to work across any range of modern devices and leading platforms such as iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
It’s the first USB-C and NFC-compatible security key with multi-protocol support, including smart card. As part of the YubiKey 5 Series, the YubiKey 5C NFC is equipped with Yubico’s signature multi-protocol support. In addition to compatibility with modern standards like FIDO2 and WebAuthn, the YubiKey 5C NFC can also be leveraged as a smart card — a feature that is beneficial for hundreds of enterprises and particularly those within the government sector.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
