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What is a USB token and how to use it<\/b><\/h1>\n

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The concept of<\/b> a USB token<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Since protecting accounts with a login and password has long been outdated, back in the early 2000s, many manufacturers began to offer<\/span> USB tokens as an alternative solution<\/span>. These are <\/span>hardware keys<\/span> for secure authorization and secure storage of personal data. Outwardly, they resemble USB drives <\/span>(flash drives<\/span>), but have significant differences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Initially,<\/span> USB tokens<\/span> in Ukraine were used to store<\/span> EDS<\/span> (electronic digital signature). After a law was adopted<\/span> <\/span>in Ukraine in 2003 preparing the introduction of<\/span> an EDS<\/span>, it<\/span>became necessary for entrepreneurs to submit reports electronically. In 2008, the submission of electronic reports to the Pension Fund was fixed by law, and the number of those wishing to send reports by mail increased from 40% to 70%. At the same time, according to the law, the signature must be stored on secure media and not transferred to third parties. Perfect for this purpose <\/span>tokens<\/span> with<\/span> EDS<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

However,<\/span> USB tokens<\/span> can store not only<\/span> digital signatures<\/span>, but also passwords, seals, digital certificates,<\/span> electronic keys<\/span>, biometric data, etc. Therefore,<\/span> tokens are<\/b> great<\/span> for protecting<\/b> digital information and<\/span> secure authorization on devices or services<\/b>, including<\/span> for two-step, two-factor or multifactor authentication<\/b>.<\/span> <\/p>\n

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What is the difference between<\/b> a USB token<\/b> and<\/b> a flash drive<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • Tokens<\/span>, unlike<\/span> a flash drive<\/span>, secure devices. Therefore, we immediately make a reservation: <\/span>it will not work to make a USB token from<\/span> a USB flash drive.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • File data on<\/span> a flash drive<\/span> can be added or changed, but<\/span> not on<\/span> a token.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The key located on the<\/span> token<\/span> never leaves the device, and data from<\/span> a flash<\/span> drive can be easily transferred to another medium.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The information on the<\/span> flash drive<\/span> can be read by almost anyone, but<\/span> not on the<\/span> token. It is encrypted.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The resource of a USB drive is usually limited. Whereas<\/span> USB tokens<\/span> from trusted manufacturers are designed for more secure and long-term storage of credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It is very important to choose a good quality token \u2013 this way you reduce the risks of unauthorized use of your data or signature. <\/b><\/p>\n

    How to choose a quality hardware key \u2013 security token<\/b><\/h2>\n
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    In order to select good quality devices, we recommend that you adhere to the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • International certification.<\/b> You can, of course, try to use budget options from little-known manufacturers for home purposes. But in this case, there is no guarantee that vulnerabilities and malware were not embedded in the devices during production.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Support for common security protocols. <\/b>This is important for the easy integration of the device into the services you choose. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • No moving parts, impact resistant housing. <\/b>Such devices will last for many years, and you can not worry about their frequent replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Today, Yubikey<\/span> USB tokens<\/span> meet all the above requirements.<\/span> <\/p>\n

      There is also<\/span> a wide selection of these products<\/b>:<\/span> <\/p>\n

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      • Among USB tokens, you can choose both budget options for home use, and<\/span> hardware tokens<\/span> with enhanced protection for employees of government agencies, banking institutions, IT corporations, etc.;<\/span><\/li>\n
      • The list of devices includes series that support one-time OTP passwords or protocols for 2FA, there are tokens specifically designed to work with popular services from Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • The manufacturer was concerned about the possibility of using keys on any device, so he offered various form factors: there are keys with USB-A connectors for PCs, there are USB-C for mobile devices, and there are also Lightning tokens for iPhone. <\/span><\/li>\n
      • There are also nano-keys that fit into the USB connector and slightly protrude from the device body. This is very convenient, as they remain invisible and do not interfere with moving along with a laptop (if you like to travel, for example).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        In addition, all Yubikey keys not only have a reliable impact-resistant housing made of composite material reinforced with fiberglass, but also enhanced protection against dust and moisture \u2013 IP68. If you suddenly drop the device into the pool or accidentally forget the <\/span>USB token<\/span> in your pocket while sending your clothes to the laundry, nothing will happen to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

        And given that Yubikey has become the choice of such major IT corporations as Google, Facebook and Binance, there is no doubt about the reliability and quality of products. <\/span><\/p>\n

        When choosing keys, be guided primarily by the purposes for which you want to use them. To make your task easier, <\/span>we<\/b>, as the official distributor of products in Ukraine,<\/span> we can provide, upon your request, information with a list of services that support certain series of devices. Contact us!<\/b><\/p>\n

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