5/27/2023 0 Comments Yubikey alternative![]() Much of the data on the key is protected from external access and modification, ensuring the secrets cannot be taken from the security key. ![]() When used in a web browser with two-factor authentication enabled, security keys provide a strong, convenient, and phishing-proof alternative to one-time passwords provided by applications or SMS. Most security keys connect via USB, NFC, or Bluetooth. Security keys, such as the YubiKey, are portable and transferable between machines in a convenient form factor. What are security keys and how do they work? Today we’re taking the next step by shipping support for security keys when using Git over SSH. We’re always on the lookout for new standards that both increase security and usability. ![]() We were an early adopter of Universal 2nd Factor (“U2F”) and were also one of the first sites to transition to Webauthn. GitHub has been at the forefront of security key adoption for many years.
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