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YubiKey 5 FIPS Series: FIPS 140-3 Validation Ensures Strong Security and Compliance
The YubiKey 5 FIPS Series is a FIPS-validated, multi-protocol hardware authenticator designed for government agencies and regulated organizations that require phishing-resistant authentication. It supports FIDO2/WebAuthn, PIV Smart Card, OpenPGP, Yubico OTP, OATH, challenge-response, and static passwords, with passwordless and multi-factor authentication options. Six form factors provide USB-A, USB-C, NFC, and Lightning connectivity across Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, and leading browsers. Authentication secrets remain on the secure element and are never transmitted, helping defend against phishing and account takeover. The series is validated to FIPS 140-3 Overall Levels 1 and 2 with Physical Security Level 3 and is positioned to meet NIST SP 800-63B Authenticator Assurance Level 3 req
