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Yubico YubiKey 5Ci

 & Max Eddy Former Lead Security Analyst

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Small and Mighty

The YubiKey 5Ci is a two-factor hardware authenticator. Using devices like this have been shown to effectively halt account takeovers.

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The YubiKey 5Ci has a USB-C connector on one side and an Apple Lightning connector on the other. It is intended to work with computers, Android devices, iPhones, and some iPads.

Plug and Play

The YubiKey 5Ci is well built and fits easily into iOS devices. Support for it from Apple and other developers, however, remains limited.

Keychain Security

Smaller than other security keys, the YubiKey 5Ci fits easily on a keyring. It's also durable enough to take a beating in your pocket.

About Our Expert

Max Eddy

Max Eddy

Former Lead Security Analyst

My Experience

Since my start in 2008, I've covered a wide variety of topics from space missions to fax service reviews. At PCMag, much of my work focused on security and privacy services, as well as a video game or two. I also wrote the occasional security columns, focused on making information security practical for normal people. I helped organize the Ziff Davis Creators Guild union and served as its Unit Chair.

My Areas of Expertise

  • Technology, security, and privacy
  • Security and privacy software, including VPNs
  • Hardware multi-factor authentication keys
  • Open-source software and hardware
  • Election security and disinformation
  • Interpreting infosec research for a wider audience
  • Amateur Myst historian

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