How Security Keys work (2FA explained!)

Published 2022-11-20
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For most people, a weak password is all that’s standing between your digital life and a hacker, and if that password is ever cracked, or leaked, you’re in big trouble.

Security keys are one of the best ways to protect your accounts. They’re incredibly convenient, easy to use, and provide the best kind of multi-factor authentication. In this video we’re going to explain how security keys work, and show you how to choose one that’s right for you.
We dive specifically into Yubico "Yubikeys" and other products in this video, and will look at open source alternatives in future videos!

00:00 Intro
00:33 2FA and Multifactor Authentication
03:13 TOTP and Authenticator Apps
05:38 What is a Security Key
09:03 How To Use a Security Key
10:18 Understanding Security Key 2FA
12:04 Security Key Models
15:18 Important Tips
17:04 If Security Keys Are Not Accepted
18:10 Outro

More and more websites support security key 2fa. If you want the best chance of fighting off phishing attacks, you absolutely need one of these protecting your accounts.

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