YubiKey Features
Authentication type (5)
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Hardware Token-Based
Supports hardware tokens, which are often USB-sized, fob-like devices that store codes.
Biometric Factor
Allows biometric factors such as fingerprints, faceprints, voiceprints, or other biometric information to be used as an authentication factor.
Knowledge-Based Authentication
Two-Factor Authentication
Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user
Mobile Authentication
Verify user identity through mobile devices
Functionality (6)
Multi-Device Sync
Allows the use of tokens on multiple devices. This feature can also be turned off if the user does not want this.
Backup
Offers encrypted backup recovery stored by the vendor.
FIDO2-compliant
Offers FIDO2-enabled authentication method
Works with hardware security keys
Works with hardware security keys
Multiple authentication methods
Offer users multiple ways to authenticate including, but not limited to: mobile push on trusted devices, FIDO-enabled devices, physical security keys, keycards, smart watches, biometrics, QR codes, desktop app + pin, and others.
Offline or no-phone solution
Offers solutions when users are offline or do not have access to a mobile phone.
Integration (7)
Uses Open Standards
Connections use open standards such as SAML or RADIS.
Workforce Authentication
Integrates with identity and access management (IAM) solutions to manage workforce authentication.
Customer Authentication
Integrates with customer identity and access management (ICAM) solutions to manage customer authentication.
Two-Factor Authentication
Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user
Multi-Factor Authentication
Request two or more credentials to prove user's identity before granting access to systems
Out-of-Band Authentication
Mobile Authentication
Verify user identity through mobile devices
Administration (3)
Encryption
Encrypts all data transfers using end-to-end encryption.
Audit Trails
Provides audit trails to monitor useage to reduce fraud.
Regulatory Compliance
Complies with regulations for strong customer authentication such as KYC, PSD2, and others.
Implementation (3)
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Easy Setup
Offers an easy to understand user interface to make setup smooth.
Mobile SDK
Offers a mobile software development kit (SDK) for iOS, Blackberry, and Android.
Web SDK
Offers a software development kit (SDK) for web-based applications.
Additional Functionality (106)
Credential Management
Manage usernames, account numbers, passwords, biometric data, public access keys, and other documentation
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Social Sign On
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Access Management
Control and manage access to company resources
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Event Logs
A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Fraud Detection
Identify and prevent suspicious activity
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Member Accounts
Accounts held by members of an organization
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
Biometrics
Identify or authenticate a person's identity through biological data such as fingerprints or facial patterns.
Multiple User Accounts
Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Risk Alerts
Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Password Management
Generate and store passwords in an encrypted database and assist in retrieving lost or forgotten passwords
Background Identification
Identify background objects/scenes within an image or video and label them for providing additional context
Face Clustering
Finding unique faces in an unlabeled set of images to aid facial recognition
Identity Verification
Validating the identity of an individual or entity through verification of personal information or credentials
Natural Language Processing
Process and analyze human language in text or audio form
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Annotations
Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content
Intelligent Search
Retrieves search results using various capabilities, including AI, ML and NLP
Third-Party Integration
Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features
Sentiment Analysis
Categorize emotions expressed in written text or images and identify if they are positive, negative or neutral
Machine Learning
Enable businesses to implement machine learning algorithms on business data such as sales and revenue
Deepfake Detection
Detecting fake images or videos generated using deep learning techniques and manipulated media
Privacy Options
Allows users to secure content and data for any use.
Image Classification
Identifies and categorizes objects, patterns, or specific features within an image
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Image Analysis
Evaluating and identifying the fundamental components in an image for extracting medical information.
Face Detection
Detecting presence of faces within images or video streams, scanning the entire field of view for areas containing full or partial face
Motion Tracking
Ability to track motion for easier editing
Pose Estimation
Detects the positions and orientations of human body parts or objects within an image or video
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
Face Analysis
Assess and recognize unique features of the face and gender/age and then compare these features to a database of stored faces or images
Data Retrieval
Search and find data in a structured format
Deep Learning
Artificial neural networks using multiple layers of processing are used to extract progressively higher level features from data.
Multi-Device Support
Support multiple types of devices
Credential Management
Manage usernames, account numbers, passwords, biometric data, public access keys, and other documentation
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Social Sign On
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Access Management
Control and manage access to company resources
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Event Logs
A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Fraud Detection
Identify and prevent suspicious activity
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Member Accounts
Accounts held by members of an organization
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
Biometrics
Identify or authenticate a person's identity through biological data such as fingerprints or facial patterns.
Multiple User Accounts
Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Risk Alerts
Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Password Management
Generate and store passwords in an encrypted database and assist in retrieving lost or forgotten passwords
Push Notifications
Trigger clickable pop-up messages
Access Control
Regulate who can view information within the system
Email Alerts
Receive and/or send email notifications for urgent updates, requests, or other information
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Knowledge Base Management
Manage a repository of information that includes articles, FAQs, or tutorials used for self-service support
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Multiple Authentication Methods
Authenticate user identities through different methods such as ID cards, PINs, passwords, RFID, and biometrics
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