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Techday NZ
6 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security
Yubico has introduced the YubiKey 5 – Enhanced PIN, which is available through its YubiKey as a Service programme, providing additional PIN capabilities for enterprises seeking advanced authentication measures in 175 countries and 24 territories. The latest product from Yubico comes pre-configured with features intended to improve PIN management and user enforcement. Included in the configuration are a mandatory minimum PIN length and requirements for increased PIN complexity. This helps organisations meet evolving policy, compliance, and audit requirements for user authentication. As cyber threats facing enterprises continue to evolve, government standards and regulations regarding secure authentication are also changing. Enhanced authentication requirements, including those outlined in PSD2, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), are prompting organisations across multiple industries to update their authentication methods. These regulations underscore the importance of resisting unauthorised access, particularly credential phishing attacks. Industry standards are trending towards the use of phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA). Some organisations are requiring longer PINs, with a minimum of six characters, as well as increased complexity on hardware security keys, in order to strengthen security protections for their users. The new Enhanced PIN features are available on the YubiKey 5 NFC and YubiKey 5C NFC models, specifically through the YubiKey as a Service platform. Notable capabilities include PIN complexity set by default, a minimum PIN length requirement of six characters, comprehensive PIN management for users with enforcement policies applied by default, and always-on user verification (alwaysUV). In addition, a unique FIDO AAGUID is utilised to support policy enforcement. "Customers now have the ability to easily meet policy and audit requirements, as well as evolving compliance and regulatory guidance for authentication, with an 'off-the-shelf' product." The introduction of the Enhanced PIN YubiKeys aims to support organisations in meeting new regulatory and authentication standards in markets such as the European Union and Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Regulatory pressures for phishing-resistant authentication solutions are intensifying in these regions, increasing the demand for these types of security keys. Yubico has responded to this by expanding the reach of its YubiKey as a Service to include all European Union countries, and its YubiEnterprise Delivery has been broadened to a further 117 locations globally. The company's total distribution now covers 199 locations, which includes 175 countries and 24 territories. This expansion is designed to support both office-based and remote employees, effectively doubling the delivery coverage compared to previous years. Prior to this release, Yubico launched the YubiKey 5.7 firmware and the Security Key – Enterprise Edition, which introduced optional PIN complexity for devices running firmware version 5.7 or later. The Enhanced PIN capability now arrives as a standard feature for supported models acquired through the company's service platform. Organisations adopting these new keys are better equipped to streamline their approach to phishing-resistant authentication in markets where regulatory compliance is a growing concern. The expanded reach includes increased availability in regions such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, India, and the United Kingdom. The expanded service and new key features reflect Yubico's effort to address the challenges posed by a changing cybersecurity landscape and varying global regulatory requirements, supporting enterprise customers in their transition to more robust authentication systems.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Yubico Delivers PIN Advancements With New YubiKey 5 Enhanced PIN Keys
Press Release – Yubico Yubico is committed to meeting the growing demand for phishing-resistant YubiKeys and enabling faster, more affordable delivery of keys to markets like the EU and APJ, where regulatory pressures for phishing-resistant authentication are intensifying. Yubico is today introducing the YubiKey 5 – Enhanced PIN, available exclusively via YubiKey as a Service, providing enterprises with seamless flexibility to roll out device-bound passkeys with impactful cost savings at scale to 175 countries and 24 territories. Pre-configured with the ability to deliver great PIN controls and user enforcement, the YubiKey 5 – Enhanced PIN features a minimum PIN length and an increase in overall PIN complexity. Customers now have the ability to easily meet policy and audit requirements, as well as evolving compliance and regulatory guidance for authentication, with an 'off-the-shelf' product. To prepare for continuously evolving cyber threats, governments around the world are adapting and updating authentication requirements for online services, which directly impact thousands of organisations and their employees. While there's currently no universal regulation for more robust multi-factor authentication (MFA), the need is highlighted across a range of requirements, including PSD2, GDPR, and the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), emphasising the importance of ensuring cyber resilience against unauthorised access from credential phishing attacks. The cybersecurity industry agrees, with best practices leaning towards adoption of phishing-resistant MFA and some organisations requiring longer PINs (at least six characters) and PIN complexity on security keys for the most robust protection. Features are now available for the YubiKey 5 NFC and YubiKey 5C NFC models on the Enhanced PIN product via YubiKey as a Service, including: PIN Complexity turned on automatically Minimum PIN Length set to 6 characters Complete PIN control and user enforcement policies for all users via alwaysUV (always user verify) turned on by default Unique FIDO AAGUID to allow policy enforcement The added YubiKey 5 – Enhanced PIN keys offer the ability for organisations in these countries to be able to meet the latest authentication regulations and requirements, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Yubico is committed to meeting the growing demand for phishing-resistant YubiKeys and enabling faster, more affordable delivery of keys to markets like the EU and APJ, where regulatory pressures for phishing-resistant authentication are intensifying. To meet continued global demand for phishing-resistant YubiKeys and varying regional requirements, Yubico recently announced the expanded availability of YubiKey as a Service to all countries in the European Union (EU), as well as YubiEnterprise Delivery across 117 new locations around the world. Now totalling 199 locations (175 countries and 24 territories), Yubico has been able to double the existing delivery coverage of YubiKeys to both office-based and remote users. This new release follows the introduction of the YubiKey 5.7 firmware and the Security Key – Enterprise Edition last year, where PIN complexity has been an optional feature available on YubiKeys with firmware version 5.7 or later. These advancements allow organisations to be more agile and flexible in their adoption of phishing-resistant YubiKeys, and build upon the company's existing reach in markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, India and the UK.
Scoop
7 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Yubico Delivers PIN Advancements With New YubiKey 5 Enhanced PIN Keys
Yubico is today introducing the YubiKey 5 – Enhanced PIN, available exclusively via YubiKey as a Service, providing enterprises with seamless flexibility to roll out device-bound passkeys with impactful cost savings at scale to 175 countries and 24 territories. Pre-configured with the ability to deliver great PIN controls and user enforcement, the YubiKey 5 – Enhanced PIN features a minimum PIN length and an increase in overall PIN complexity. Customers now have the ability to easily meet policy and audit requirements, as well as evolving compliance and regulatory guidance for authentication, with an 'off-the-shelf' product. To prepare for continuously evolving cyber threats, governments around the world are adapting and updating authentication requirements for online services, which directly impact thousands of organisations and their employees. While there's currently no universal regulation for more robust multi-factor authentication (MFA), the need is highlighted across a range of requirements, including PSD2, GDPR, and the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), emphasising the importance of ensuring cyber resilience against unauthorised access from credential phishing attacks. The cybersecurity industry agrees, with best practices leaning towards adoption of phishing-resistant MFA and some organisations requiring longer PINs (at least six characters) and PIN complexity on security keys for the most robust protection. Features are now available for the YubiKey 5 NFC and YubiKey 5C NFC models on the Enhanced PIN product via YubiKey as a Service, including: PIN Complexity turned on automatically Minimum PIN Length set to 6 characters Complete PIN control and user enforcement policies for all users via alwaysUV (always user verify) turned on by default Unique FIDO AAGUID to allow policy enforcement The added YubiKey 5 - Enhanced PIN keys offer the ability for organisations in these countries to be able to meet the latest authentication regulations and requirements, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Yubico is committed to meeting the growing demand for phishing-resistant YubiKeys and enabling faster, more affordable delivery of keys to markets like the EU and APJ, where regulatory pressures for phishing-resistant authentication are intensifying. To meet continued global demand for phishing-resistant YubiKeys and varying regional requirements, Yubico recently announced the expanded availability of YubiKey as a Service to all countries in the European Union (EU), as well as YubiEnterprise Delivery across 117 new locations around the world. Now totalling 199 locations (175 countries and 24 territories), Yubico has been able to double the existing delivery coverage of YubiKeys to both office-based and remote users. This new release follows the introduction of the YubiKey 5.7 firmware and the Security Key - Enterprise Edition last year, where PIN complexity has been an optional feature available on YubiKeys with firmware version 5.7 or later. These advancements allow organisations to be more agile and flexible in their adoption of phishing-resistant YubiKeys, and build upon the company's existing reach in markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, India and the UK.
CNET
20-06-2025
- CNET
Two Ways to Generate Secure Passwords on Your iPhone With a Couple of Taps
We're steadily building towards a world with fewer passwords in it, thanks to passkeys, but we're not quite where we need to be to say goodbye to the string of alphanumeric digits quite yet. Luckily, it's never been easier to create a new password right from your iPhone. In fact, you have not one, but two ways to generate a strong password in a snap. Last year, iOS 18 brought the new Passwords app with it, which makes saving and creating passwords a breeze, not to mention killing the need of a third-party password manager for a ton of iPhone users. The Passwords app is easy to use and fairly robust in features, but what if you're holding onto an older iPhone that isn't compatible with iOS 18? Don't worry, you still have options to work with. Below, we'll show you how to make strong passwords on the fly, no matter what version of iOS you're on. For more, check out the best iOS 18.5 features you should know about. iPhone pro tip: Better protect your accounts with a physical 2FA security key Two-factor authentication adds another layer of security to your accounts, by asking you to verify your identity via text or app. However, the most secure 2FA option is with a physical key, like this one from Yubico, which you insert into your iPhone's charging port. A hacker would need both your password and this key to access your accounts protected by 2FA. Details $50 at Amazon How to generate a password with Apple's Passwords app If you have iOS or iPadOS 18 installed and just want a no-frills, easy way to generate a secure password on the fly, the Passwords app may be all you need. Here's how to do it. Open the Passwords app Tap the + symbol at the bottom right of the screen Ignoring the Website or Label and User Name sections, tap on the Password field, as if you're going to type one in -- not the Password label. A small "Strong Password Suggestion" will appear right above your keyboard. You can tap on the password suggestion to add it to the password section and copy it for use wherever you want. Generate a secure password in 2 taps with Apple's Password app. Nelson Aguilar You can add a website/label and username, as well as any notes, if you want to save these credentials and not just generate a password. If you want another password suggestion, just tap on any other text input field, like User or Notes, and then tap the password field again to get another suggestion. That's it. If that's all you want out of your password generator, it really doesn't get easier than this. However, if you want to be able to access your password from multiple locations, then maybe you should read on for the next option. How to generate secure passwords with a Siri Shortcut Using the link below, download the Generate Password shortcut onto your iPhone. This will automatically redirect you to the Shortcuts app -- tap Add Shortcut to download the shortcut on to your phone. The Generate Password shortcut will then appear in your library of shortcuts. Download: Generate Password (iCloud link) Generate Password will be saved to the Shortcuts section in the Shortcuts app. Screenshot by Nelson Aguilar/CNET Your on-demand iPhone password generator in action Once the shortcut is installed, you can use Generate Password to quickly create Apple-style passwords, which are 20 characters long and include two hyphens, a capitalized letter and a number ("fevNaq-1zumki-gorfoc" is an example). There are several ways to use Generate Password: Siri : Say, "Hey Siri, Generate Password." : Say, "Hey Siri, Generate Password." Share Sheet : Tap the share sheet in Safari or anywhere else, scroll down and tap Generate Password. : Tap the share sheet in Safari or anywhere else, scroll down and tap Generate Password. Shortcuts : Tap the Generate Password shortcut directly in the Shortcuts app. : Tap the Generate Password shortcut directly in the Shortcuts app. Back Tap: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose the Generate Password shortcut. You can then tap the back of your iPhone to run the shortcut. The first time you run Generate Password, you'll be asked to give the shortcut access to your clipboard. Hit Allow to do so. From then on, anytime you run Generate Password, a password will be created and automatically copied to your clipboard. You'll also see a notification showing you the password. Hit Done when you're finished. Generating a password via Share Sheet (left) and Siri (right). Screenshot by Nelson Aguilar/CNET The password will expire from your clipboard in 10 minutes, so make sure to use it relatively quickly or else you'll need to generate a new password. You can press down in any text field and hit Paste to enter the password from your clipboard. Need more? Don't miss how iOS 26 basically turns your iPad into a Mac.
Irish Times
06-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Co-founder of Swedish internet security company named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year
Stina Ehrensvärd, co-founder of Swedish internet security company Yubico, has been named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 at an award ceremony in Monaco's Salle des Etoiles. Ms Ehrensvärd was selected from almost 5,000 participants that included 52 winners across 43 countries and jurisdictions competing for the global title. She is the fourth woman to hold the title and first winner from Sweden in the award's 25-year history. EY Ireland Entrepreneurs of the Year 2024 Sharon Cunningham and Orlaith Ryan of Shorla Oncology represented Ireland at the event. READ MORE EY said Ms Ehrensvärd built an 'industry-leading and highly profitable company that has set new standards for internet security'. She further created 'exponential growth for her company and a lasting impact on Sweden and its people'. Yubico was cofounded by Ms Ehrensvärd in 2007. Within a year, the company had launched its first physical security key for multi-factor authentication. Over the following five years, it secured work with three of the biggest technology companies in Silicon Valley. Since then, Ms Ehrensvärd has scaled Yubico to where it now protects 19 of the world's 20 largest internet companies. Its compound annual growth rate has been 40 per cent since 2020. EY chief executive Janet Truncale said Ms Ehrensvärd's 'defining philosophy that a secure digital identity is a basic human right is exactly the type of purpose-driven leadership we look to celebrate'. Ms Ehrensvärd said she was 'committed to saving the internet for democracy, for free speech, for education, for all the beautiful things we can do with it'. 'This recognition isn't the finish line,' she said. 'It's fuel. We are building a safer digital world, and I won't stop until that mission is fulfilled.' The winner was chosen by an independent panel of judges against four criteria: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact.
