YubiKey as a Service
Phishing-Resistant Authentication Service
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What is YubiKey as a Service?
YubiKey as a Service is a subscription-based service that provides YubiKey security keys (hardware tokens).
Learn more about Security Keys What is YubiKey? Official Distributor Explains Benefits and OverviewAs the graph illustrates, cyberattacks such as phishing and ransomware have been steadily increasing in recent years. Despite this, many companies still rely on vulnerable authentication methods based on usernames and passwords.
To prevent cyberattacks caused by compromised passwords, Passkeys are recommended for a phishing-resistant passwordless authentication, a form of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). However, adoption is often hindered by implementation costs and complexities.
YubiKey as a Service is a solution designed to mitigate these initial burdens, making robust security solutions more accessible.
Increasing Phishing Incidents in Japan
Reference: Phishing Countermeasures Council "Phishing Report 2024"
Four Benefits of Adopting YubiKey as a Service
YubiKey as a Service has the following four advantages over a one-time purchasing and deploying of YubiKey:
Implementing YubiKey as a Service streamlines the deployment of YubiKeys, significantly reducing both the cost and effort involved. It also saves time and resources in post-deployment management.
An added benefit is the ability to exchange your YubiKey for a model with the latest firmware, ensuring you always have up-to-date security, all within the same contract tier.
Reduced Initial Cost
As a subscription model, phishing-resistant MFA solutions (YubiKey) can be adopted as operational expenditure (Opex).
Flexibility
During the contract period, you can change to a different type of YubiKey within the range of subscribable YubiKey lineups.
Future-Proof Security
Protect user system access with prioritized, latest authentication technology, adapting to business expansion, employee turnover, or lost keys.
Efficient Deployment
Receive support from security experts, including a Customer Success Manager (CSM), for a smooth implementation process.
Ideal Business Types for YubiKey as a Service
YubiKey as a Service is an optimal security solution for businesses and industries that urgently need to maintain high security, especially when multiple accounts share company PCs or devices.
Here are the primary business types that require YubiKey as a Service for security measures, such as those using shared PCs, working in areas with mobile phone restrictions, or employees without company-issued mobile phones.
Enterprise
Call Center
Factory
General Hospital
Industrial Plant
Government Agencies
Financial Services
Data Center
Research Institute
YubiKey as a Service Case Study
YubiKey as a Service Case Study: Major Japanese Manufacturer Achieves Seamless Large-Scale Deployment
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Contact UsUse Case: CloudGate UNO + YubiKey as a Service
By combining CloudGate UNO's Single Sign-On (SSO) with YubiKey, you can apply a robust, phishing-resistant, FIDO-based authentication method even to cloud services that do not natively support passwordless authentication.
This integration allows you to adjust the authentication method based on the convenience and confidentiality requirements of each connected service. This flexibility enables you to align with your company's security guidelines while improving both user convenience and overall security.
For Attendance SaaS Authentication
Mobile device authenticator + off-site access (remote workers)
For Sales Support SaaS Authentication
PC authenticator + on-site access only
For Financial SaaS Authentication
Specific internal PC + YubiKey authentication
Additionally, it can be used for identity verification for factory workers, medical professionals, researchers, and others who use shared desktop PCs or work in environments where mobile phones are strictly prohibited.
YubiKey as a Service Product Lineup
With YubiKey as a Service, you can freely select keys from the following tiers:
(Series)
Security Key Series
(FIDO only)
YubiKey 5 Series
(Multi-protocol type)
YubiKey FIPS & CSPN Series
(Multi-protocol and Conformance Certified)
Lineup
Security Key Series
- Security Key NFC
- Security Key C NFC
- Security Key NFC Enterprise Edition
- Security Key C NFC Enterprise Edition
YubiKey 5 Series
- 5 NFC, 5C NFC, 5C
- 5 Nano, 5C Nano
- 5Ci (via Lightning and C)
YubiKey FIPS/CSPN Series
- 5C FIPS, 5 NFC FIPS, 5C NFC FIPS
- 5 Nano FIPS, 5C Nano FIPS
- 5Ci FIPS (Lightning)
or equivalent to CSPN keys
Series by
Company Type
strengthening authentication
for external services
secure access to
legacy applications and devices
or regulated industries requiring
higher certification standards (FIPS, CSPN, etc.)
※YubiKey Bio Series - FIDO Edition can be added to all tiers as an additional option.
YubiKey as a Service Pricing & Plans
Choose from two plans: Standard Plan and Plus Plan. Please inquire for pricing.
in Both Plans
- Assignment of a Japanese-speaking Customer Success Manager (CSM)
- Extended Warranty Period
- Freedom to choose YubiKey types available within the tier
- Priority Technical Support
- YubiKey Bio Add-on (Optional)
- Provision of YubiKey with Serial Number (QR Code)
Policy
Replacement units can be purchased à la carte
(individual quote) at the time of contract.
Key replacements can be replenished up to 25% annually.
Easily incorporate the latest technology, and
replace with a different key within the same tier.
Licenses※1
A discount of 10% off is applied to backup licenses (per user).
A discount of 25% off is applied to backup licenses (per user).
Customization※2
Individual quote (Not included)
Included. However, limited to once per year.
Services
Individual quote (Not included)
Customers who choose the Plus Plan will receive a voucher
worth 5% of their contract amount. Valid for six months.
※1 Second and subsequent keys per user
※2 Programming
