YubiKey – a key to a password-free world
At the end of March, Yubico announced that their product YubiKey password-free authentication is now available to the users of Microsoft Azure Directory. This is a remarkable step towards increased security without sacrificing user convenience.
Passwords are no longer a solution 
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| Large-scale data attacks and identity thefts put user accounts at risk on a daily basis. |
 81% of data attacks target weak and stolen passwords. - 123456 is the most extensively used password combination in the world
- The time spent on resetting passwords is 21 hours per person
- 20 to 50% of IT support cases address resetting of passwords
- One of 3 companies becomes a victim to a data attack within 2 years
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What is YubiKey? 
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- YubiKey is a small but powerful multi-factor authentication (MFA) device
- An all-in-one configurable security key – enables simple and secure login, preventing unauthorised access to computers, servers and internet accounts
- Simpler and more secure than ordinary authentication apps – there is no need to reach for your smart phone or enter passcodes
- Works with hundreds of services – Yubikey works with logging into Windows and Mac, as well as for Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook, Salesforce and many other services
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What are the advantages of YubiKey?
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- It saves authentication data into a secure hardware chip; the information is never transmitted and thus it is not possible to copy or steal the information
- Reduces IT expenses, as the users do not need to contact support in order to change passwords
- Easy to use – quick and reliable as users do not need to install anything
- Easy to implement – the process only takes a few days, not months. One key provides access to several devices, both modern and legacy
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Read more about Yubico to decide whether the solution would also work for you.
