The key lets you log in to many well-known websites and apps, including Gmail, YouTube, Twitter, Dropbox, Office 365, and Xbox Live. No matter how you connect it to your PC, the Security Key NFC supports the FIDO U2F and FIDO2/WebAuthn authentication standards, which isn't surprising, as Yubico contributes to both. That's still cheaper than Google's Titan USB-C/Security Key, which is $35-if you can find it in stock. The Security C NFC costs five dollars more than the USB-A option ($29 versus $24). Hardware authentication company Yubico is addressing that need with an inexpensive security key that allows logins via USB-C-or with just a tap of the key to a PC or phone.

So security keys that serve as a form of multi-factor authentication or passwordless login need to play well with the port. Prior versions of the device ( and some current alternatives) either lack NFC, or have a different connector stick. The YubiKey 5C NFC packs all the advanced features of the YubiKey line into an affordable package that will work with all your desktop and mobile devices. That, by default, makes it one of the most universal pieces of data protection technology on the market. The European Union even wants to force the use of USB-C. The YubiKey 5C NFC utilizes a USB-C connector, and has built-in NFC. Because of its power delivery, high transfer rates, and Thunderbolt capabilities, USB-C has become ubiquitous on modern devices. FIDO: The YubiKey 5C NFC is FIDO certified and works with Google Chrome and any FIDO-compliant application on Windows, Mac OS or Linux.

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