Yubikey
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📋 Planned Device
This device is owned but not currently in active use. Plans are in place to utilize this device in the future.
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Technical Specs
- Form Factor: USB-A, USB-C, or Lightning connector
- Protocols: FIDO2/WebAuthn, U2F, OTP, PIV, OpenPGP
- Security: Hardware-based authentication
- Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile devices
- Standards: FIDO Alliance certified
Useful Applications
Authentication
- Websites: GitHub, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter
- Password Managers: 1Password, Bitwarden, KeePass
- VPN: OpenVPN, WireGuard
- SSH: Secure shell authentication
- Disk Encryption: LUKS, BitLocker
Development
- Git Signing: GPG key for commit signing
- SSH Keys: Store SSH private keys
- Code Signing: Sign applications and packages
Enterprise
- Active Directory: Windows domain authentication
- LDAP: Directory service authentication
- SAML: Single sign-on integration
Tips and Tricks
- Register backup keys for critical accounts
- Use YubiKey Manager for configuration
- Enable FIDO2 for modern web authentication
- Store SSH keys on the device for security
- Use PIV for Windows Hello integration
- Keep recovery codes for all services
Reference material
