MFA on Your Keyring
February 02, 2024
MFA on Your Keyring
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
Overall Satisfaction with Yubico YubiKeys
I have used multiple generations of Yubico YubiKeys and watched them improve over time. I like to keep them as a backup method for any account that can't be easily reset. If you lose your primary MFA device you can have a YubiKey locked in a safe that gives you a physical key back into the digital world. We also use them for employees who don't have or won't use a personal device as an MFA token. This is a better solution than buying company-owned smartphones.
- MFA
- Small device
- Good price
- I would like to have my fingerprint unlocked. This would make the device good for two factors in one device.
- MFA
- Small
- Good Price
- Emergency account recovery
Cloud accounts are no longer the #1 attack vector. It is highly unlikely that an account protected with MFA could be remotely compromised. This lets us focus on other areas that consistently need improvement, like the human element. MFA helps cloud adoption and enables confidence in cloud security systems. I know if the cloud service supports Yubico YubiKeys they are security conscious.
They are loved by people who don't want to use a smart device for MFA. That's about it. Most people would rather use their smart devices. So that's a limited use case. Having a backup MFA device to get you in quickly after losing your smart device is priceless. Bravo.
- RSA Access Manager (Discontinued) and Google Authenticator
Yubico YubiKeys are way better than those old RNG tokens where you have to type in the number. The YubiKey enters the number for you and often can be used in other modes that don't require number entry at all. It is modern and convenient. I prefer authenticator apps like Google and Microsoft.
Do you think Yubico YubiKeys delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Yubico YubiKeys's feature set?
Yes
Did Yubico YubiKeys live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Yubico YubiKeys go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Yubico YubiKeys again?
Yes