From its own pages, Yubico sells its Security Key Series to both consumers and enterprises. Within organizations, the Security Key Series is aimed at systems and applications that support FIDO, including mobile-restricted or shared workstation environments. Yubico addresses defense and civilian agencies, offering DOD approved multi-factor authentication for workers who are not PIV/CAC eligible, air-gapped or closed networks, privileged users and remote workers. Government elections and political campaigns are addressed for access to voter registration databases, election management and reporting systems and e-pollbooks. Computer login choices are offered to both organizations and individuals.

How does CISO Tribune file Yubico?

CISO Tribune files Yubico under Passwordless authentication and authenticators.

Where is Yubico headquartered?

Yubico is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Yubico is publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm under the ticker YUBICO.

Company record · security vendor

Yubico

Where Yubico appears on the record (15)

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In the vendor directory: Passwordless authentication and authenticators vendors · primary category

What the company sells

Yubico offers the YubiKey, a phishing-resistant, FIPS 140-3 validated key for multi-factor and passwordless authentication. The multi-protocol YubiKey protects access to computers, networks, and online services. A YubiKey connects through any USB port or NFC reader with no software to install. The YubiKey works with Windows and Mac login, Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook, Salesforce, Duo and other services.

The YubiKey 5 Series uses multi-protocol capabilities that can secure legacy and modern systems. The YubiKey 5 Series supports authentication protocols including FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, Smart card (PIV) and OpenPGP. The YubiKey 5C NFC provides tap-and-go authentication on NFC-enabled Android and iOS devices. The YubiKey 5C NFC is supported by Google and Microsoft accounts and password managers, and works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux. The YubiKey 5C is built with glass-fiber reinforced plastic, is IP68 rated for water and dust, is crush resistant and has no batteries or moving parts. YubiKey Nano form factors stay in the device USB port and are tapped to authenticate. With firmware 5.8, YubiKeys enable preview support for hardware-backed signatures and security for digital identity wallets, payments and AI-driven workflows.

The YubiKey 5 FIPS certified security keys meet the AAL3 level of assurance of the NIST SP800-63B guidelines. The YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS connects to a device via USB-C, and its nano form factor is designed to stay in the device. The YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS is FIPS 140-3 validated for government and regulated organizations, at Overall Level 2 and Physical Security Level 3. YubiKey Bio Series supports biometric authentication using fingerprint recognition for passwordless logins. YubiKey Bio Series stores fingerprint templates in the secure element on the key.

The Security Key Series by Yubico delivers FIDO-only security keys for both consumers and enterprises. The Security Key Series supports only the FIDO2/WebAuthn and FIDO U2F authentication protocols. The Security Key Series combines hardware-based authentication with public key cryptography for use across desktops, laptops and mobile. Organizations can integrate support for the Security Key Series within their systems and applications that support FIDO, including mobile-restricted or shared workstation environments. Security Key Series keys for enterprises work with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, IAM platforms, password managers and social media applications. Serial numbering on the back of the enterprise Security Key Series keys lets enterprises track distribution and usage. The enterprise-ready Security Key Series keys are available exclusively as part of YubiKey as a Service.

YubiKey as a Service is a subscription for organizations. Twitter turned to YubiEnterprise Delivery and YubiEnterprise Subscription services to distribute YubiKeys across its global workforce. The Yubico Authenticator app lets users store credentials on a YubiKey and not on a mobile phone. The Yubico Authenticator app can generate codes for logging into services. A range of computer login choices is available for organizations and individuals to secure Windows or Macs with strong authentication.

The YubiHSM 2 is a hardware solution for protecting Certificate Authority root keys from being copied by attackers, malware and malicious insiders. YubiHSM 2 secures cryptographic keys through their entire lifecycle, from key generation, attestation, storage, distribution and backup to destruction if needed. With the YubiHSM 2, keys are created, imported and stored, and all crypto operations run in the YubiHSM 2 hardware to prevent theft of keys at rest or in use. All cryptographic keys and other objects in the YubiHSM 2 belong to one or more security domains. The YubiHSM 2 features are accessible through an open source software development toolkit (SDK). YubiHSM 2 interfaces via YubiHSM KSP, PKCS#11, and native libraries. YubiHSM 2 can provide hardware backed keys for a Microsoft-based PKI implementation. YubiHSM 2 v2.4 allows secure data backups using asymmetric encryption. The Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) feature in YubiHSM 2 v2.4 lets organizations manage and store their own encryption keys in a multi-cloud environment. The YubiKey secures the software supply chain and 3rd party access with phishing-resistant MFA, and the YubiHSM secures the hardware supply chain by ensuring product part integrity.

Customers in over 160 countries protect their accounts with the YubiKey. OpenAI makes YubiKeys a standard part of how it protects its employees. Hyatt is deploying YubiKeys to get rid of passwords in its environment. Yubico offers a DOW approved hardware security key. YubiKeys are widely deployed in the US Government with over 150 unique implementations including US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Space Force, DOW Missile Defense Agency and more. Yubico offers DOD approved, FIPS 140-3 validated multi-factor authentication for non PIV/CAC eligible workers, mobile and BYOAD/BYOD users, air-gapped or closed networks, privileged users and remote workers. Yubico helps secure access to election infrastructures including voter registration databases, election management and reporting systems, and e-pollbooks. YubiKeys are securely manufactured in Sweden and programmed in the USA. Yubico matches up to 5% of the number of YubiKeys purchased on Yubico.com, donating them to non-profit organizations, election campaigns, journalists and humanitarian workers.^{[1][4][6][7][8][9][10][12][13][14]}

Categories: Passwordless authentication and authenticators (primary category)
Compare Yubico with companies in the same category
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden^[2]
Founded: 2007^[2]
Ownership: Public (Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm: YUBICO)^[3][5][11]
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Website: yubico.com

Products and services

Product names as the company writes them; what each does, in our words, from the company's own product pages. Never how well it does it.

YubiKey 5 Series^{[5][7][8][13]}
The YubiKey 5 Series uses multi-protocol capabilities that can secure legacy and modern systems.
The YubiKey 5 Series uses multi-protocol capabilities that can secure legacy and modern systems. The YubiKey 5 Series supports authentication protocols including FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, Smart card (PIV) and OpenPGP. The YubiKey 5C NFC combines USB-C and NFC in one key to secure online accounts on mobile and desktops.
YubiKey Bio Series^[5][7]
YubiKey Bio Series supports biometric authentication using fingerprint recognition for passwordless logins.
YubiKey Bio Series supports biometric authentication using fingerprint recognition for passwordless logins. YubiKey Bio Series stores fingerprint templates in the secure element on the key. YubiKey Bio Series is available in USB-A and USB-C form factors.
Security Key Series^{[5][7][11][13]}
The Security Key Series by Yubico delivers FIDO-only security keys for both consumers and enterprises.
The Security Key Series supports only the FIDO2/WebAuthn and FIDO U2F authentication protocols. The Security Key Series works across desktop and mobile with touch or tap-and-go authentication over USB or NFC. Serial numbering on the back of the enterprise Security Key Series keys lets enterprises track distribution and usage.
Yubico Authenticator^{[5][7][10][13]}
The Yubico Authenticator app lets users store credentials on a YubiKey and not on a mobile phone.
The Yubico Authenticator app lets users store credentials on a YubiKey and not on a mobile phone. The Yubico Authenticator app can generate codes for logging into services.
YubiKey as a Service^[8][11]
YubiKey as a Service is a subscription for organizations.
YubiKey as a Service is a subscription for organizations. The enterprise-ready Security Key Series keys are available exclusively as part of YubiKey as a Service. Twitter turned to YubiEnterprise Delivery and YubiEnterprise Subscription services to distribute YubiKeys across its global workforce.

Competitors and alternatives

The other companies on our record filed under the same categories, category by category: first those that lead with that category and share more of Yubico's categories, then alphabetical. A list from the record, never a ranking.

On passwordless authentication and authenticators, Yubico competes with Beyond Identity, HYPR, Oloid, OneSpan, Secret Double Octopus, Token, 1Kosmos, Auth0, Descope, HID and 4 more.

References

Every fact above cites one of these by number. Tier A is the company itself, a regulator or a filing; tier B is trade or business press.

[1]yubico.comYubico · yubico.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[2]Yubico has been approved for listing on nasdaq stockholmYubico · investors.yubico.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[3]Yubico is now trading as yubico on nasdaq in stockholm 2023 09 20Nasdaq · nasdaq.com · published September 20, 2023 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[4]USB-A YubiKey 5 Nano Two Factor Security Key - Tray of 50 | YubicoYubico · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[5]Yubico | YubiKey Strong Two Factor AuthenticationYubico · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[6]Solutions to secure your organization | YubicoYubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[7]YubiKeys | Two-Factor Authentication for Secure LoginYubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[8]USB-C YubiKey 5C Two-Factor Security Key | YubicoYubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[9]USB-C YubiKey 5C NFC Two-Factor Security Key | YubicoYubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[10]Ease of use | YubicoYubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[11]Security Key Series | YubiKeys | YubicoYubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[12]Yubico YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS 140-3 | NIST Validated Security Key | USB-CYubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[13]Security Key C NFC by Yubico - Tray of 50Yubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[14]YubiHSM 2 v2.4 | Hardware Security Module | USB-AYubico · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[15]Yubico Announces Upgraded YubiKey 5 FIPS Series, Now FIPS 140-3 Validated | YubicoYubico · published May 26, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing

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Recorded September 27, 2026, expanded November 10, 2026 from the references above.

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Security leadership

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Questions CISOs ask about Yubico

What does Yubico sell?: Yubico sells YubiKey 5 Series, YubiKey Bio Series, Security Key Series, Yubico Authenticator and YubiKey as a Service. YubiKey 5 Series: The YubiKey 5 Series uses multi-protocol capabilities that can secure legacy and modern systems. YubiKey Bio Series: YubiKey Bio Series supports biometric authentication using fingerprint recognition for passwordless logins. Security Key Series: The Security Key Series by Yubico delivers FIDO-only security keys for both consumers and enterprises. Yubico Authenticator: The Yubico Authenticator app lets users store credentials on a YubiKey and not on a mobile phone.
Who does Yubico fit?: From its own pages, Yubico sells its Security Key Series to both consumers and enterprises. Within organizations, the Security Key Series is aimed at systems and applications that support FIDO, including mobile-restricted or shared workstation environments. Yubico addresses defense and civilian agencies, offering DOD approved multi-factor authentication for workers who are not PIV/CAC eligible, air-gapped or closed networks, privileged users and remote workers. Government elections and political campaigns are addressed for access to voter registration databases, election management and reporting systems and e-pollbooks. Computer login choices are offered to both organizations and individuals.
How does CISO Tribune file Yubico?: CISO Tribune files Yubico under Passwordless authentication and authenticators.
Where is Yubico headquartered?: Yubico is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
When was Yubico founded?: Yubico was founded in 2007.
Who owns Yubico?: Yubico is publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm under the ticker YUBICO.

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