Yubico provides hardware-based authentication solutions, such as the YubiKey, that enable secure two-factor and passwordless login methods. This technology mitigates the risks of unauthorized access and credential theft by enhancing user authentication processes.
Funding
$204.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Compromised credentials and phishing attacks remain a significant threat, as traditional multi-factor authentication methods like SMS and software-based authenticators are vulnerable to interception and social engineering. Enterprises and individuals need a more robust and user-friendly solution to secure access to their online accounts and protect sensitive data.
Solution
Yubico provides hardware-based security keys that offer strong multi-factor, passwordless, and FIDO-based authentication, effectively eliminating account takeovers. The YubiKey family supports multiple authentication protocols, including FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, smart card, OpenPGP, and OTP, ensuring compatibility across various platforms and services. Yubico's solutions offer a simple tap-to-authenticate experience, eliminating the need for passwords or one-time passcodes. For enterprise customers, Yubico offers YubiKey as a Service and YubiEnterprise Delivery, providing flexible purchasing options, streamlined deployment, and expert support to facilitate large-scale adoption.
Target Audience
Yubico serves enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), individuals, developers, and government agencies seeking to enhance their security posture and protect against unauthorized access and account takeovers.
Features
- Hardware-based authentication that is resistant to phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks
- Support for multiple authentication protocols: FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, Smart Card, OpenPGP, OTP/TOTP
- YubiKey Bio series with fingerprint recognition for biometric authentication
- Durable, water-resistant, and crush-resistant design with no batteries required
- YubiHSM 2 and YubiHSM 2 FIPS for cryptographic key protection for servers and applications
- YubiKey as a Service subscription model for enterprises
- YubiEnterprise Delivery for streamlined global delivery of YubiKeys
- Works with hundreds of applications and services, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and password managers