USB Flash Drive Yubico 5 FIPS USB-A NFC Security Key

The USB Flash Drive Yubico 5 FIPS USB-A NFC Security Key provides hardware-based multi-protocol authentication with FIPS 140-2 validation. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, Android and iOS, this durable black fibreglass key enables secure access to online accounts and services without batteries or moving parts.

Advantages

The Yubico 5 FIPS offers broad ecosystem compatibility with providers such as Centrify, Ping, Okta and Google and supports multiple authentication protocols including WebAuthn, FIDO2 (CTAP1/CTAP2/CTAP2.1), U2F, PIV-compatible smart card, Yubico OTP, OATH HOTP/TOTP, OpenPGP and secure static passwords. It is IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, crush resistant and built from glass-fibre reinforced plastic. NFC support enables tap-and-go authentication on compatible Android and iOS devices, and the key works with major services like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Dropbox, AWS IAM and password managers including 1Password and Bitwarden Premium.

Suitable for

• Organizations requiring FIPS 140-2 validated hardware tokens
• Secure multi-factor authentication for enterprise and cloud services
• Users who need a durable, portable security key for desktop and mobile
• Integrations with identity providers such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping and OneLogin

Key specifications

• Model: Yubico 5 FIPS USB-A NFC Security Key
• Standards: FIPS 140-2 validated (Overall Level 2, Physical Security Level 3)
• Protocols supported: WebAuthn, FIDO2 (CTAP1/CTAP2/CTAP2.1), U2F, PIV-compatible smart card, Yubico OTP, OATH HOTP/TOTP, OpenPGP, Secure Static Passwords
• Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, Android, iOS
• Material and color: Fibreglass, Black
• Connectivity: USB-A and NFC (tap-and-go)
• Durability: IP68 water and dust resistant, crush resistant, no batteries, no moving parts

How to use

Insert the USB-A connector into a compatible computer port or tap the key on an NFC-enabled Android or iOS device. When prompted by a service or application, touch the key to complete authentication. Configure supported protocols and services through your identity provider or the Yubico Authenticator app as needed. No battery charging or network connectivity is required for the hardware token itself.

Recommendations

Store the security key in a dry, secure place when not in use. Register a backup key with critical accounts and follow your organization’s security policies for token management and incident response.