How to use a two-factor security key
Use hardware to keep your data safe Jun 9, 2021, 9:30am EDT
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Two-factor authentication is a good way to add an extra layer of security to online accounts. It requires the use of your smartphone, however, which is not only inconvenient, but can be a problem if your phone is lost or breached. Hardware security keys can offer an additional layer of security to password-protected online accounts and, in turn, your identity. They’re also not hard to install. Here’s how to set them up for your Google account, Facebook, and Twitter.
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FEITIAN becomes world-first security key vendor to achieve FIDO biometric certification Wednesday, 05 May 2021 23:52 FEITIAN becomes world-first security key vendor to achieve FIDO biometric certification
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FEITIAN has been developing security key and smart card devices to achieve the highest standards of hardware-based passwordless authentication and has now become the world’s first vendor of its kind to achieve the FIDO biometric component certification, an essential requirement to qualify for FIDO level 3 and higher certification.
FEITIAN Technologies was founded in 1998, is a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), a FIDO Alliance board member, and a Technology Partner with Google. The company has over 1,000 employees with over half focused on research and development. Its products are in use in over 150 countries across the enterprise, government, financial, telecom and education.