Yubico is a pioneering cybersecurity company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It is renowned for setting global standards in secure access to computers, mobile devices, servers, browsers, and internet accounts worldwide. The company is a creator and core contributor to important open authentication standards including FIDO2, WebAuthn, and FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), which facilitate modern hardware-based passkey authentication security at scale.
The hallmark innovation of Yubico is the YubiKey, a hardware authentication device that provides strong two-factor authentication and phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA). This device is designed to stop account takeovers effectively while making secure login processes straightforward and accessible for all users. YubiKeys seamlessly work out-of-the-box with hundreds of consumer and enterprise applications and services, offering a robust security layer with great flexibility.
Yubico’s product portfolio features several hardware lines such as the YubiKey 5 Series, YubiKey 5 FIPS Series, YubiKey Bio series, and the Security Key series. These products are complemented by enterprise-oriented services like the YubiEnterprise Subscription and YubiEnterprise Delivery, which facilitate the international distribution and management of YubiKeys, enabling widespread deployment across nearly 50 countries.
Key features of YubiKey devices include high security certifications like the FIPS certification meeting the highest assurance levels according to NIST guidelines, rugged physical specifications including IP68 rating and crush resistance, and maintenance-free design requiring no batteries or moving parts. These attributes make them highly reliable in various operational environments.
Yubico serves a broad range of industries undergoing digital transformation, including technology, financial services, and cryptocurrency sectors. Their solutions help these organizations protect digital assets, secure transactions, and maintain rapid, secure access to critical systems, allowing businesses to innovate without compromising on security.
The company’s mission centers on making security simple, accessible, and effective, establishing Yubico as a leader in the cybersecurity space globally with customers in over 160 countries.