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Yubico

Security Key NFC by Yubico

USB-A · NFC · Firmware 5.7

The USB-A entry key. FIDO2 and WebAuthn over USB-A and NFC, for older desk fleets being moved off SMS codes at scale.

$49.95incl. GST
In stock, ships today if ordered by 12pm AEST
Postage
$9.95, free over $1,000
Delivery
2 to 6 business days
Returns
30 days, plus ACL rights
Invoice
Tax invoice on dispatch

“We engaged IronSights to help secure our Microsoft 365 environment, and the results have been outstanding. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, clear communication, and deep technical expertise. The assessment gave us clarity on our risks and a practical path forward.”

Andrew, Technical Architect & CTOTechnology ConsultancyA client whose Microsoft 365 we secure

Buying for a team? We advise on which key fits and run the rollout, enrolment and Conditional Access included. Talk to us.

Good fit if

  • USB-A fleets doing a team-wide rollout, where the per-seat price decides how many people end up covered.

Look elsewhere if

  • Admins and privileged accounts.
  • Break-glass access wants the full 5 Series protocol set.

Security Key NFC by Yubico connects over USB-A. It also works over NFC, so the same key taps against a phone.

USB-A fleets doing a team-wide rollout, where the per-seat price decides how many people end up covered.

Where it is the wrong choice: admins and privileged accounts. Break-glass access wants the full 5 Series protocol set.

Every order ships from Sydney with a tax invoice, and we are happy to talk through a rollout before you commit to a quantity.

Specifications

Connector
USB-A
NFC
Yes
Authentication
PIN or touch
Compatibility
Basic (FIDO only)
WebAuthn
Yes
FIDO2 (CTAP 1, 2, 2.1)
Yes
FIDO U2F
Yes
Smart card (PIV)
No
Yubico OTP
No
OATH-HOTP (event)
No
OATH-TOTP (time)
No
OpenPGP
No
Secure static passwords
No
FIPS 140-2 validated
No
Manufacturer
Yubico
Article number
100967

In the Security Key Series

Same firmware and the same protocols across the range. What changes is the connector and whether it taps a phone.