Passwords are not secure, and routinely allow online accounts to get hacked. In this video we'll use a YubiKey to protect our accounts with strong FIDO2 WebAuthn (W3C Web Authentication). I'll demonstrate how this works; explaining why passwords are insecure, why YubiKeys are much safer, and how they can protect you from hackers, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Passwordless authentication is the future and thanks to the FIDO Alliance it is gaining wider support. If you're ever wondered how it works, I'll show you. 🛒 Links to YubiKeys: The links below are affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase I may receive a commission. This doesn't affect the price, and helps support the channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases YubiKey 5 Series (Featured in Video) Supported Security Functions: WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), Smart card (PIV-compatible), Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), OpenPGP, Secure Static Passwords ➡️ USB-A + NFC: https://amzn.to/3CrYwbp ➡️ USB-C + NFC: https://amzn.to/3C5YuEN ➡️ USB-C + Lightning: https://amzn.to/3yxiVtl YubiKey 5 Nano Series (To Leave Plugged In) Supported Security Functions: WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), Smart card (PIV-compatible), Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), OpenPGP, Secure Static Passwords ➡️ USB-A: https://amzn.to/3M1UjOx ➡️ USB-C: https://amzn.to/3SohGV3 YubiKey Security Key Series (Basic/Cheap Version) Supported Security Functions: WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) ➡️ USB-A + NFC: https://amzn.to/3CqEAp5 ➡️ USB-C + NFC: https://amzn.to/3M1JV9J YubiKey Bio Key Series (Biometric Version) Supported Security Functions: WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) ➡️ USB-A: https://amzn.to/3Szai9q ➡️ USB-C: https://amzn.to/3C0Ipjp FIDO Alliance More information about passwordless authentication ➡️ https://fidoalliance.org/ Works with YubiKey List of supported applications/services ➡️ https://www.yubico.com/works-with-yubikey/catalog 💬 Follow Me https://twitter.com/AndrewMRQuinn Video timestamps: 0:00 - Passwords are Bad 0:53 - The FIDO Alliance 1:18 - YubiKeys 2:09 - YubiKey/WebAuthn Demo 3:05 - How Passwords Work 5:03 - How YubiKey/WebAuthn Works 8:36 - Protection Against MitM/Phishing 10:07 - Multifactor Passwordless Authentication 12:09 - Biometric Authentication 12:38 - Limitations 14:09 - Use as a Second Factor 14:30 - What If You Lose Your YubiKey? 15:13 - Passwordless is a Journey 15:45 - Virtual/Remote Deskops The Pro Tech Show provides tech, tips, and advice for IT Pros and decision-makers. #CyberSecurity #FIDO #Passwordless #YubiKey #CyberSecMonth