Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today announced the general availability of the YubiKey 5C NFC, the world’s first multi-protocol security key with smart card support, designed with both near-field communication (NFC) and USB-C connections on a single device.
The YubiKey 5C NFC comes at a time when COVID-related phishing attacks continue to surge in the context of remote work, and millions of corporate-owned devices are now shared with families and home networks, making it critical for companies to secure users from any location and machine.
Users are no longer tied to just one device or service, nor do they want to be. That’s why the YubiKey 5C NFC is one of Yubico’s most sought-after security keys — it’s compatible with a majority of modern-day computers and mobile phones and works well across a range of legacy and modern applications.
Unlike mobile-based authentication offerings, security keys — like the YubiKey — offer the strongest defense against phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks, paired with a seamless user experience. With one simple tap or touch, the YubiKey 5C NFC can be used to authenticate across all leading platforms — iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux — and on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer that supports USB-C ports or NFC. YubiKey authentication can be up to four times faster than logging in with a one-time passcode.
The YubiKey 5C NFC is the latest addition to the YubiKey 5 Series product line, and is available to purchase via the Marketplace.
