Unsurprisingly, the folks over at Yubico got wind of today’s announcement ahead of time and have already posted a reaction to today’s news (and the company is exhibiting at Google Cloud Next, too, which may be a bit awkward after today’s announcement). In terms of looks and functionality, those keys look quite a lot like the existing keys from Yubico, though our understanding is that these are Google’s own designs. One with Bluetooth support for mobile devices and one that plugs directly into your computer’s USB port. The FIDO-compatible Titan keys will come in two versions.
These so-called Titan Security Keys will go up against similar keys from companies like Yubico, which Google has long championed as the de facto standard for hardware-based two-factor authentication for Gmail and other services. Google recommends enrolling in its Advance Protection Program.Google today announced it is launching its own hardware security keys for two-factor authentication. All you need to do is plug the key into your deice and authenticate your identity. This key is also FIDO compliant, which will work out of the box with password manages like 1Password, and websites including Dropbox, Facebook, and Twitter. According to Google, this key features the same secure hardware element and firmware that is built into the two existing Titan Keys. To use it on iOS, you need a lightning-equipped key like YubiKey 5Ci. The newly announced security key is compatible with major desktop operating systems including Chrome OS, macOS, Windows, and Android. Since then, Google has managed to minimize the instances of phishing attacks. Google started requiring all of its 85,000 employees to start using security keys in 2018. Physical security keys are the most effective ways to protect yourself on the internet. The key featuring USB-C connector will be available to buy from the Google Store for $40. In this trail of excellence, the company has partnered with Yubico and launched a USB-C Titan Security key. Since then, the company has been focusing on using these keys as ultra-secure methods of two-factor authentication. Google released its first two Titan security keys last year.
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