YubiHSM 2 FIPS — A Game-Changing Hardware Solution for Two-Factor Authentication

YubiHSM 2 FIPS is a breakthrough hardware solution designed to protect Certificate Authority (CA) root keys from being copied or compromised by attackers, malware, or malicious insiders. It offers exceptional, cost-efficient security with simple deployment—making it accessible to organizations of all sizes. This device provides a higher level of protection for generating, storing, and managing digital cryptographic keys, particularly for organizations using Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services.

YubiHSM 2 FIPS features can be accessed through integration with a comprehensive open-source and Software Development Kit (SDK), enabling compatibility with a wide range of open-source and commercial applications. The most common use cases include hardware-based creation and verification of digital signatures. Emerging use cases such as securing cryptocurrency exchanges and IoT gateways are further examples of how the world’s smallest Hardware Security Module (HSM) helps safeguard modern infrastructures.

YubiHSM 2 FIPS protects cryptographic keys throughout their entire lifecycle — from secure key generation, validation, storage, and distribution, to safe backup and destruction when necessary.
Screen reader support is enabled for improved accessibility.

YubiHSM 2 Two-Factor Security Key Specifications

  • USB-A Interface
  • FIPS 140-2 Validated (Level 3)
  • Direct USB Support
  • General Purpose Hardware Security Module (HSM)
  • Supports Asymmetric Cryptography
  • Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Protects Access to Storage and Operations
  • Comprehensive Cryptographic Capabilities: RSA, ECC, ECDSA (ed25519), SHA-2, AES
  • Secures Communication Between HSM and Applications
  • Access Control for Security Key Setup and Usage
  • Supports Multiple Concurrent Applications for Cryptographic Operations
  • Network-Shareable Option
  • Compact “Nano” Design with Low Power Consumption
  • Crypto-Enabled Applications via Key Storage Provider (KSP)
  • Eliminates Log Processing and Protected by Hash Validation

 

YubiHSM 2 FIPS Cryptographic Key Module

YubiHSM 2 FIPS provides a secure solution for generating, storing, and managing cryptographic keys. Keys are protected within secure on-chip hardware, isolated from server operations. A common use case includes protecting the private keys of a Certificate Authority (CA).

YubiHSM 2 FIPS Capabilities Include:

  • Key generation
  • Key writing
  • Digital signing
  • Decryption
  • Hashing
  • Key wrapping

Fast and Seamless Integration

YubiHSM 2 FIPS functions as a complete cryptographic toolbox for low-volume operations, compatible with a wide range of open-source and commercial applications across various products and services.
A common implementation involves hardware-based signing and signature verification.
YubiHSM 2 FIPS supports the PKCS#11 industry standard for interoperability.

Secure Cryptocurrency Exchange with YubiHSM 2 FIPS

With the rapid expansion of the cryptocurrency market, protecting digital assets has become crucial to minimizing emerging security threats.
YubiHSM 2 enables organizations to safeguard cryptographic keys and ensure the security of sensitive financial information.

YubiHSM 2 FIPS for Internet of Things (IoT) Protection

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly growing, often operating in untrusted or exposed environments. This increases the need for strong cryptographic key protection to secure sensitive data.
Cryptographic keys are used widely across IoT applications, but many implementations lack sufficient security.
Developers building IoT solutions can easily integrate YubiHSM 2 to secure cryptographic keys and protect critical IoT infrastructures from hostile takeovers or unauthorized access.

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