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"The most valuable feature for us is the ability to use Active Directory groups as virtual containers instead of domains because it means that we can control our access groups better."

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"YubiKey is a hardware security device with advanced security features.""The solution is simple to use and we have installed it in our clients' endpoints. The tool is just plug-and-play for the end user. The end user can just put in the key to the security computer and log in without any hassle. The solution is efficient, user-friendly, and easy to use.""It's small and lightweight. Like a phone, it doesn't run out of battery. It also doesn't have to be unlocked. It doesn't break. Moreover, they're very durable and it's very convenient.""The most valuable feature of Yubico YubiKey is security."

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"The user interface needs improvement."

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"It's a hardware device, so it isn't cost-effective to use for all your accounts. You might have a hard time getting budget approval. It's better to take a strategic approach and use it only for critical accounts. You can use other forms of authentication for the rest.""It would be better if the product can come up with a serial number for the keys. It would be nice if they had a numbering system as a configuration identity that would help the IT and technical teams to identify the keys because they look all the same. It would be more like putting a tag on them.""Currently, an area where the product lacks is in addressing service needs.""Yubico YubiKey is inconvient. No one likes the idea of having to put a USB device into the system, having to remember to take it out, and having passwords. It may be very good for security but it is not great for people to use."

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  • "This is a cost-effective solution compared to some other products out there."
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  • "We paid 100 bucks for one Yubikey."
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    Top Answer:Hi @Gunter Schatteman, ​ DigiCert PKI Platform and Yubico Yubikey can work together to achieve the highest level of security using certificate-based authentication. DigiCert is a Certificate… more »
    Top Answer:The solution is simple to use and we have installed it in our clients' endpoints. The tool is just plug-and-play for the end user. The end user can just put in the key to the security computer and log… more »
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    Protiva
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    Overview
    Protiva is a strong authentication platform that was developed to incorporate the strengths of Gemalto's smart card technology. It consists of a family of smart card-based user authentication devices, a browser plug-in, an authentication and customer care server and a self-service user care portal.
    The YubiKey works with hundreds of enterprise, developer and consumer applications, out-of-the-box and with no client software. Combined with leading password managers, social login and enterprise single sign on systems the YubiKey enables secure access to millions of online services.
    Sample Customers
    Exostar, Sunrise Health Region, Baker Tilly, Seattle Children's, SEW-Eurodrive
    Google Inc., Salesforce, Novartis, Facebook, GitHub, CERN, Duke University, Code Enigma, Luther Burbank High School, ZorgSaam, Agfa, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Dyson Ltd, Portugal Telecom, Boral, Canonical Ltd
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Gemalto Protiva doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Authentication Systems while Yubico YubiKey is ranked 6th in Authentication Systems with 4 reviews. Gemalto Protiva is rated 7.6, while Yubico YubiKey is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Gemalto Protiva writes "Strong authentication permits our organization to improve security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Yubico YubiKey writes " A tool that is compact, lightweight, stable scalable and durable". Gemalto Protiva is most compared with , whereas Yubico YubiKey is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, RSA SecurID Access, Cisco Duo, Fortinet FortiToken and Thales Authenticators.

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