Axiad and Yubico have a long-standing partnership, delivering trusted solutions to millions of users worldwide across various industries, including leading defense and aerospace, healthcare, infrastructure, and financial companies. By integrating Axiad's expertise in lifecycle management of hardware authenticators with the robust security of Yubico’s industry leading and trusted devices, customers benefit from the highest level of authentication security assurance—Authenticator Assurance Level 3 (AAL3).Explore further to learn about the synergy of Axiad Cloud and YubiKeys, and how this collaboration enhances security practices and minimizes risk for customers.
About Yubico
Yubico, the inventor of the YubiKey, makes secure login easy and available for everyone. Since the company was founded in 2007, it has been a leader in setting global standards for secure access to computers, mobile devices, servers, browsers, and internet accounts. Yubico is a creator and core contributor to the FIDO2, WebAuthn, and FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) open authentication standards, and is a pioneer in delivering hardware-based passwordless authentication using the highest assurance passkeys at scale.One of Yubico’s most impactful inventions is the YubiKey, the gold standard for phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA), stopping account takeovers in their tracks. Yubico’s solutions enable passwordless logins using the most secure form of passkey technology. YubiKeys work out-of-the-box across hundreds of consumer and enterprise applications and services, delivering strong security with a fast and easy experience.The company is also a leader and key contributor to open identity standards, including the FIDO Alliance, The Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG), The OpenID Foundation (OIDF), and the World Wide Web Consortium (3WC).
The Power of the YubiKey + Axiad Cloud
According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, the use of stolen credentials and phishing are two of the three primary ways that cybercriminals access an organization. In fact, nearly 3/4 (74%) of breaches include a human element, with most of those reasons involving user identities, whether it be stolen credentials, social engineering, or privilege misuse.Given this landscape, the need for robust and scalable authentication solutions is paramount. To drive adoption, these solutions must also be cost-effective and user-friendly. YubiKey and Axiad Cloud deliver this powerful combination: exceptionally strong authentication that is simple, efficient, and affordable. Organizations can easily deploy and manage a phishing-resistant hardware-based MFA solution to secure their digital interactions. These solutions are compatible with major browsers and operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and more. Additionally, organizations save on deployment and IT operational costs, as these solutions securely and efficiently manage the lifecycle of devices and credentials.Additionally, Axiad Cloud enables organizations to fully leverage the power of the YubiKey, allowing users to authenticate using FIDO2 or One-Time Password (OTP) protocols. More importantly, it facilitates certificate-based authentication (CBA), which provides robust data and transactional security. Axiad Cloud unlocks the full capabilities of the YubiKey by:
- Providing a credential management system (CMS), certificate authority (PKI), and authentication service – all of which easily plug into an organization’s existing infrastructure.
- Offering one-click issuance and a self-service portal, which provides easy deployment, use, and management of enterprise credentials.
- Ensuring trusted interactions for users, applications, machines, and systems throughout an organization’s entire digital ecosystem.
- Supporting OTP, PKI, FIDO2, and multiple form-factors, such as smart cards, virtual smart cards, and mobile-based authenticators.
The Three Main Benefits of the Combined Solutions
In summary, together, the YubiKey and Axiad Cloud eliminate account takeovers and provide the utmost level of cybersecurity, usability, and flexibility. Here are three business benefits of using this dynamic combination:
- An all-inclusive infrastructure approach – Axiad provides the core infrastructure components for a turnkey solution, eliminating the need to manage multiple vendors, and streamlining the overall process.
- Trust for digital interactions – With multi-protocol security keys, a seamless touch-to-sign, and a full range of form factors, the YubiKey extends protection beyond users—and an organization’s workforce— to anywhere cybersecurity threats arise in your digital ecosystem, from mobile devices to online accounts.
- Streamlined credential management – Users can securely self-manage their YubiKeys. In addition, administrators know who the devices belong to, allowing for easy revocation and termination of devices if a device is lost or a user leaves the company.
Recent Axiad and Yubico webinar
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Axiad and Yubico co-presented a webinar titled “Enhancing Federal Security: Issuing PIV Compatible Credentials.” This informative webinar discussed the latest advancements in secure identity management for federal agencies and delved into the processes and benefits of issuing PIV-compatible and derived credentials using Axiad Cloud, a FedRAMP solution, in conjunction with YubiKeys. Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of how they can streamline the credentialing process and ensure compliance with federal standards while enhancing security and efficiency.To listen to the webinar, please visit here. And for more information about the Axiad and Yubico partnership, visit the Yubico partner page.