How Security Keys work (2FA explained!)

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For most people, a weak password is all that’s standing between your digital life and a hacker, and if that password is ever cracked, or leaked, you’re in big trouble.

Security keys are one of the best ways to protect your accounts. They’re incredibly convenient, easy to use, and provide the best kind of multi-factor authentication. In this video we’re going to explain how security keys work, and show you how to choose one that’s right for you.
We dive specifically into Yubico "Yubikeys" and other products in this video, and will look at open source alternatives in future videos!

00:00 Intro
00:33 2FA and Multifactor Authentication
03:13 TOTP and Authenticator Apps
05:38 What is a Security Key
09:03 How To Use a Security Key
10:18 Understanding Security Key 2FA
12:04 Security Key Models
15:18 Important Tips
17:04 If Security Keys Are Not Accepted
18:10 Outro

More and more websites support security key 2fa. If you want the best chance of fighting off phishing attacks, you absolutely need one of these protecting your accounts.

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Recommended Books:

Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - Naomi Brockwell

Permanent Record - Edward Snowden

What has the government done to our money - Rothbard

Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read)

No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald

Some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy!

Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone)

Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred)

Camera tape (electrical tape is the best tape for covering phone and computer cameras)

USB-C to ethernet adapter:

Privacy Screens (use your phone and computer in public? Keep your information safe!)

Computer: (Search for the size right for your computer)

Phone: (Search for the size for your phone, decide whether you want glass or plastic!)

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Great content as always Naomi.

It's a fantastic service you are providing explaining how to secure our online transactions & keep our information safe.

Please keep up the great work you do 😊

Greg

suicidalpig

I have used yubikeys for years... Everyone should do the same, in fact some of my relatives and friends are going to receive yubikeys as Christmas' present.

gmmxn

I'm glad you focused on just one product. I'm "technologically challenged" and information overload is a real problem for me.

outbackeddie

I completely agree with this video. I setup a security key 4 years ago; plus a spare along with a security key compatible password manager. No regrets so far.

angelh

I appreciate this video about security keys, you made it seem very simple. I think I am finally convinced to take the plunge, although password managers and security keys seem harder to implement when families are involved with shared passwords and access like they are in my household. I guess that sharing just makes the security more important, but it requires changing some habits as well as adding some new technology like security keys.

jbrock

Great video. I have been using Yubikey on critical accounts for a while now and it helps me sleep at night. Still shocks me that Bank of America only allows 2FA via SMS or email. I have written the angry emails but they don’t care.

vacsimile

Public key security is awesome. Phil Zimmermann and others changed the world. God bless them. God bless you and your team, Naomi. You bring good knowledge to many seekers. Thank you.

openeroftheway

That's only one thing I can say about this video, AMAZING, I have never thought about security on that way, it's shocking when you realize that you're unprotected

kevinfranco

This channel is a blessing. Your videos are amazing! ♥️♥️✨

CCalquemist

Naomi! I love your videos on security issues, always well researched and clearly presented. I’m hoping you will do an in depth video on PASSKEYS soon!?!? any clues as to when we can expect this?

🙏

frodev

Thank you much for doing this video! I use 2FA on my of my accounts but my old email was hacked recently, and it was devastating. I saw this security key option on some accounts, but it was very confusing. I will be ordering one of these options directly from the supplier tonight. Thank you again for helping to keep us safe.

horsethief

I have thought about this level of security for quite some time. After this review, I think it’s an important addon to consider. I think I will order a Yubi

wingandhog

What happens when the security key malfunctions? To fix this two or more security keys should be made registered where either one of them can be used to unlock the user from the mess.

youd

Another great video to get my head around. Thank you Naomi

martinwalker

Excellent video and couldn't have come at a better time as I've just received a set of security keys but have not set them up yet.

I have read online of people using the same code to register their main as well as backup keys while in the video, the backup key is registered with a different code from the main key. Maybe seasoned security key users here might be able to comment on which method is better? Or maybe it doesn't make a difference?

KennyChong