Yubico's Yubikey, More security at cost of complexity
March 23, 2022
Yubico's Yubikey, More security at cost of complexity
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Yubico
With the implementation of multi-factor authentication (or two-factor authentication or MFA or 2FA) at the university, we were given a huge toolset to utilize in "second factoring." We were able to use Yubikeys, text and phone calls, and push notifications via DUO, and pre-arranged codes (for when internet is not available). Eventually we discontinued the telephony aspect but kept Yubikeys. They are a strong tool that is nearly impossible to defeat.
- Product Support
- Authentication
- Mobility
- Ease of use
- First time setup
- Strength
- Strength of authentication
Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator are both consumer (and commercial) grade products so they are expected to be easy to use. When you move to a more advanced product such as Yubico, there's a reason why you are not using the "easier" methods. The reasons may include, more security requirements, or because you enjoy being a tech-master. Yubikey and Yubico are apples to oranges comparison with these aforementioned apps.
Do you think Yubico YubiKeys delivers good value for the price?
Not sure
Are you happy with Yubico YubiKeys's feature set?
Yes
Did Yubico YubiKeys live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Yubico YubiKeys go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Yubico YubiKeys again?
Yes
Using Yubico
Pros | Cons |
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Like to use Relatively simple Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | Slow to learn |
- Utilization
- Setup