Yesterday we talked about security keys and how they are coming to Apple devices thanks to the latest update. These keys allow the user to override the second part of two-step verification by switching from a six-digit code to a hardware that acts as an unlock. It’s another tool to improve the security of our Apple ID and that this can be interesting and probably the future of security led by the FIDO alliance. If you are thinking of buying a security key, we will show you the ones recommended by Apple.
FIDO security keys recommended by the Big Apple
Security keys supported in iOS 16.3 include all these ‘FIDO Certified’ keys. It is a way of standardizing a concept to avoid deceptions or fraudulent accessories. However, Apple recommends three security keys on its support website. Two of them with USB-C connector (one of which also includes Lightning) and another with USB-A.
- YubiKey 5C NFC (works with most Mac and iPhone models)
- YubiKey 5Ci (works with most Mac and iPhone models)
- FEITAN ePass K9 NFC USB-A (works with older Mac models and most iPhone models)
Apple also warns us that If you choose a passkey other than the recommended ones, that we ensure that you have the ‘FIDO Certified’ certification in addition to have a connector compatible with the device: USB-C, Lightning, USB-A, etc. it all depends on the device we have and the device we want to access most often with this two-step verification.
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To check if our key has the appropriate certification from the FIDO Alliance, there is a website that displays a full list of compatibilities. This point is important because if we play with security issues, it is essential to ensure that we meet all standards to protect us from malicious aspects around this concept.
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