 Do you know what a security key is? A security key is a device that makes two-factor authentication way easier. All you need to do is to plug it into your laptop and tap it. An example is the UB key by Ubiko. It supports FIDO2 Web of M and FIDOUTF, providing you with efficient, resistant authentication. Usually when logging in into any service, you're required to enter something you know, like your login credentials. Factor authentication adds another layer of security by requesting you to provide also something that you own. For example, a code sent to you through an authenticator app. Instead, you can just use your security key. Some of the advantages of using security keys is that they protect you against phishing attacks. They provide one touch login and you can have as many as you want. In fact, it is recommended that you do in case you lose your main security key. Now you know what a security key is and this was Identity in a Minute.