{"id":421837,"date":"2022-03-25T17:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T17:00:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T14:00:36","slug":"the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Best Hardware Security Key of 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30315ad8d36\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30315ad8d36\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Best_Hardware_Security_Key_of_2022%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The Best Hardware Security Key of 2022&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#What_to_Look_for_in_a_Hardware_Security_Key_in_2022\" >What to Look for in a Hardware Security Key in 2022<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#Yubico_Security_Key_NFC\" >Yubico Security Key NFC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#YubiKey_5_NFC_USB-A\" >YubiKey 5 NFC USB-A<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#Best_Security_Key_for_Bio-authentication_Kensington_VeriMark\" >Best Security Key for Bio-authentication: Kensington VeriMark<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#Kensington_VeriMark_Guard\" >Kensington VeriMark Guard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#Best_Key_Password_Manager_Combo_OnlyKey\" >Best Key &amp; Password Manager Combo: OnlyKey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#CryptoTrust_OnlyKey\" >CryptoTrust OnlyKey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-hardware-security-key-of-2022\/#Best_Open-Source_Security_Key_Nitrokey_FIDO2\" >Best Open-Source Security Key: Nitrokey FIDO2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Best_Hardware_Security_Key_of_2022%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The Best Hardware Security Key of 2022&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-789641 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yubikey-5-NFC-2.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yubikey-5-NFC-2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yubikey-5-NFC-2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"YubiKey being used on phone\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Yubico\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Yubico<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_for_in_a_Hardware_Security_Key_in_2022\"><\/span>What to Look for in a Hardware Security Key in 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been on the internet, then you\u2019ve probably heard of two-factor authentication, usually abbreviated as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/117047\/htg-explains-what-is-two-factor-authentication-and-should-i-be-using-it\/\">2FA. Typically, 2FA involves receiving a code you have to insert after you enter your password correctly. You can receive this code either through an SMS message, an email, or an authenticator app.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"htgeditornotesel\">T<\/span>hese solutions can have problems though, especially since SMS messages can be intercepted through SIM-sw<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ing attacks, emails can be broken into with <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> engineering, and authenticator apps lose their value if your phone is stolen or you forget it somewhere.<\/p>\n<p>This is where security keys come in. Using Multi-Factor Authentication, or MFA for short, means using more than just one authentication vector, so 2FA is part of MFA.<\/p>\n<p>Where physical security keys shine is that they don\u2019t have the issues stated above regarding interception or breaking in. Of course, they can be stolen, but some keys have biometrics in them or require another PIN, making it a true MFA key so that even if it\u2019s stolen, people can\u2019t hack into your accounts.<\/p>\n<p>So what should you look for when picking a hardware security key? Primarily, you want a key that supports the same protocols that your accounts use. For example, if you plan to secure your Twitter, Google, and Facebook accounts, you\u2019ll need one that is compatible with them.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the most popular form of authentication is called FIDO2 and is almost universally supported. There\u2019s also FIDO U2F, an earlier version of FIDO2, and most devices that support FIDO2 usually also support FIDO U2F. Backward compatibility is a good thing to have.<\/p>\n<p>Then there are additional features that a hardware security key can provide, such as One-Time Passwords (OTP) through a protocol called OATH TOTP or Yubico OTP. There\u2019s also\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.openpgp.org\/\">OpenPGP<\/a>, which encrypts emails and only allows you to unencrypt them if you have the correct OpenPGP key, adding another layer to secure emails.<\/p>\n<p>As for what to choose exactly, that depends on your needs. If you don\u2019t need OTPs or encrypted emails, then a key that uses FIDO2 is most likely going to cover 90%-100% of the stuff you need it for.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it\u2019s important to make sure you get a key that works with the devices you use. If you mostly want the key for mobile use, then getting one with NFC is the way to go. If you prefer to include biometrics for use with something like Windows Hello, you\u2019ll want a security key with a fingerprint scanner.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s get into what the best hardware security keys are.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07M8YBWQZ?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-789640 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yubico-FIDO-Security-Key.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Yubico FIDO being used on phone\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"Yubico\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Yubico<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Affordable yet still has all the security features most people will need<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Has FIDO U2F and FIDO 2 which is used by most of the big names<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Protocol support for WebAuthn, CTAP 1, CTAP 2, U2F<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Includes NFC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Doesn&#8217;t have support for more advanced protocols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07M8YBWQZ?tag=hotoge-20\">Yubico Security Key NFC<\/a> manages to balance all the important bits when it comes to a security key. It doesn\u2019t cost too much, it works with both PCs and mobile devices through NFC, and it supports most MFA systems. There is even a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yubico-Authentication-Security-Supported-Accounts\/dp\/B08DHL1YDL?tag=hotoge-20\">USB-C version<\/a> for those who need it.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of protocol support, it can handle FIDO U2F and FIDO2, both of which are supported by Google, Twitter, and Microsoft, and a variety of password managers. It\u2019s relatively easy to double-check what it works with before jumping in by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buybitcoinworldwide.com\/dongle-auth\/\">checking a database<\/a> or Googling if the website or service you want to use supports them.<\/p>\n<p>The only real downside is that it doesn\u2019t have the broader support of other security keys on this list. Granted, most people are unlikely to need these features, as the FIDO protocols will cover the most popular sites. In exchange for less advanced protocol support, you get the key cheaper, and that\u2019s a fair trade-off for most.<\/p>\n<p>This key is both crush-resistant and water-resistant, too, so it won\u2019t be easily broken.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest Overall Security Key<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07M8YBWQZ?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31S7npPGe+L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Yubico Security Key NFC\" aria-label=\"Shop for Yubico Security Key NFC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07M8YBWQZ?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yubico_Security_Key_NFC\"><\/span>Yubico Security Key NFC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Yubico&#8217;s affordable security key exchanges wider protocol support for a lower price. Its supported protocols are used by most sites, software, and services, so that&#8217;s a good trade-off for this excellent security key.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 675px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yubico-YubiKey-USB-Authentication-Security\/dp\/B07HBD71HL?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-789642 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Yubikey-5-NFC.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Person using YubiKey on computer\" width=\"675\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"Yubico\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Yubico<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Wide-range of protocol support<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Several port versions available<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> IP67-rated and with no moving parts makes it very sturdy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Expensive for those who don&#8217;t need the added features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Where the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yubico-YubiKey-USB-Authentication-Security\/dp\/B07HBD71HL?tag=hotoge-20\">YubiKey 5 NFC<\/a> shines is near-universal protocol support, meaning you aren\u2019t likely to find a website or service that doesn\u2019t work with it in some fashion. This security key is well-suited for those who tend to deal with heavy security and therefore need an all-encompassing key.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, there are also some more advanced features that you can access by using the app, such as OpenPGP, a secure signature for authenticating communications, and an advanced form of a one-time password. With the YubiKey 5, you could send an encrypted email through ProtonMail using PGP\u2014but, rather than relying on a public key, you can use the hardware key instead.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, it has an interesting \u2018static password\u2019 feature that essentially functions as an auto-complete when touching the button on the YubiKey 5. You can write in only a fraction of a 32-character password when in a text box and have the YubiKey do the rest of the work for you.<\/p>\n<p>The only real downsides to the YubiKey 5 are its price and that it can be somewhat finicky to use on mobile. The higher price makes sense given the larger number of included features.<\/p>\n<p>Problems with using the key on mobile devices come down to how apps and browsers function on mobile. It\u2019s easy to use the key on a desktop browser\u2014and it works pretty well in a mobile browser, too. However, many mobile apps force you to insert your passwords in an app instead of a browser, and that can cause some issues. However, this isn\u2019t just an issue with the YubiKey 5.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you\u2019re an iPhone user and want a YubiKey 5, there\u2019s a specific security key made for you called the\u00a0 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yubico-YubiKey-5Ci-Authentication-Connectors\/dp\/B07WGJ1DNJ?tag=hotoge-20\">YubiKey 5Ci<\/a>. It has both USB-C and Lightning connectors, so you can use it across all your Apple devices.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest Premium Security Key<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07HBD71HL?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41R6WmPaVDL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for YubiKey 5 NFC USB-A\" aria-label=\"Shop for YubiKey 5 NFC USB-A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07HBD71HL?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YubiKey_5_NFC_USB-A\"><\/span>YubiKey 5 NFC USB-A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The YubiKey 5 provides the most comprehensive protocols of any security key out there, as well as some excellent additional features for those who are security conscious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Security_Key_for_Bio-authentication_Kensington_VeriMark\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_bioauth\">Best Security Key for Bio-authentication: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kensington-VeriMark-Fingerprint-Black-K67977WW\/dp\/B07W8W74QR?tag=hotoge-20\">Kensington VeriMark<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kensington-VeriMark-Fingerprint-Black-K67977WW\/dp\/B07W8W74QR?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-789637 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/kensington-verimark.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"person using Kensington verimark on laptop\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"Kensington\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kensington<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Excellent fingerprint reader<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Support for most popular forms of MFA<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Small and portable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Use on non-Windows platforms can be difficult<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Lack of NFC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One thing that\u2019s missing from YubiKeys that some might find important is a fingerprint scanner. While it may seem like the button on the YubiKey is a biometric one, it\u2019s actually just checking if a human being is pressing the button, rather than some malicious software. In short, it\u2019s similar to reCAPTCHAs that you need to do to prove you\u2019re not a bot.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kensington-VeriMark-Fingerprint-Black-K67977WW\/dp\/B07W8W74QR?tag=hotoge-20\">Kensington VeriMark<\/a> is different, however. At just under an inch long, the VeriMark essentially functions as a fingerprint key for your laptop, and there\u2019s even a version made specifically for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kensington-VeriMark-Fingerprint-Black-K67977WW\/dp\/B08WPHWN83?tag=hotoge-20\">desktop fingerprint reading<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The VeriMark\u2019s design makes it look like the key is meant to stay put rather than carried around. However, it does have a cap and can survive just fine in your pocket or on a keychain.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to protocols, it supports FIDO2, and you should be able to use it on most services and apps. It can also be used for Windows Hello\u2014in fact, it seems made for the Windows operating system, considering that the VeriMark can be a bit difficult to get working on Linux and Mac. The instructions are also rather rough around the edges, which might put the less tech-savvy off.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of security, your full fingerprints aren\u2019t saved to the device\u2019s memory. Instead, the Kensington VeriMark creates a template of your fingerprint and tries to match that. What\u2019s especially impressive is that it seems to work from any angle, so Kensington certainly did a good job in both the sensor and its internal security.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest downside of the VeriMark\u00a0is the lack of NFC, which puts a lot of iPhone users out of its reach unless you go for the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08WPHWN83?tag=hotoge-20\">desktop version<\/a>\u00a0with a USB cable. If you do, though, you\u2019ll likely have to use a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Certified-Lightning-Compatible-Supports-Drive-Plug\/dp\/B08LBL7Q6S?tag=hotoge-20\">Lightning-to-USB adaptor<\/a>, and that adds a bunch of unnecessary steps.<\/p>\n<p>Another issue is that it\u2019s a bit on the expensive side, coming in at just under $60. While there\u2019s a single-PC-use version for under $40, that\u2019s a steep price for something tied to one device. We think it\u2019s better to spend the extra money and be able to move around with it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest Security for Bio-Authentication<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07W8W74QR?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31E9zWs5gVL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Kensington VeriMark Guard\" aria-label=\"Shop for Kensington VeriMark Guard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07W8W74QR?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kensington_VeriMark_Guard\"><\/span>Kensington VeriMark Guard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The VeriMark offers the best balance of protocol support, cost, and most importantly, fingerprint scanning that works from nearly any angle. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Key_Password_Manager_Combo_OnlyKey\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_combo\">Best Key &amp; Password Manager Combo: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OnlyKey-Stealth-Black-Case-Communication\/dp\/B06Y1CSRZX?tag=hotoge-20\">OnlyKey<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OnlyKey-Stealth-Black-Case-Communication\/dp\/B06Y1CSRZX?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-789639 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Onlykey.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"OnlyKey on yellow background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-credittext=\"OnlyKey\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">OnlyKey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Can bypass keyloggers<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Has a self-destruct emergency code<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Wide protocol support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> UI can be a bit obtuse<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Bulkier than other security keys<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Lack of NFC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OnlyKey-Stealth-Black-Case-Communication\/dp\/B06Y1CSRZX?tag=hotoge-20\">CryptoTrust OnlyKey<\/a> is a bit unique among\u00a0security keys because it includes a password manager as part of the key. That\u2019s great because it circumvents the possibility of a keylogger getting access to your password since you input the characters for the password on the security key itself.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s made even simpler because you only need to press one of the six keys on the OnlyKey to input the password into a text field. In addition to that, you can do both long and short presses for each button, so you can store up to 12 different passwords on it.<\/p>\n<p>If that wasn\u2019t enough, you can even further protect each password with an additional PIN, making the OnlyKey one of the few, if not the only, security key that completely houses three-factor authentication.<\/p>\n<p>As for its 2FA support, it can handle TOTP, Yubico OTP, and FIDO 2 U2F, which should cover the majority of sites and apps out there, as well as offer a bit of future-proofing. There\u2019s also a self-destruct code you can set up. Sadly, the code doesn\u2019t make it explode, but it does wipe the OnlyKey completely.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, it does have a significant downside, which is that the interface is very clunky. That means those who aren\u2019t very tech-savvy might have a hard time when using it and setting everything up. While that may put some off, the advantage and unique features of the OnlyKey make up for any additional hassle you\u2019d need to go through.<\/p>\n<p>The OnlyKey is also lacking NFC and Bluetooth, and is a bit bulkier than the other choices on this list. These aren\u2019t necessarily deal-breakers, but it is something to consider.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest Key &amp; Password Manager Combo<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06Y1CSRZX?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41NSbZUxzEL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for CryptoTrust OnlyKey\" aria-label=\"Shop for CryptoTrust OnlyKey\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06Y1CSRZX?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CryptoTrust_OnlyKey\"><\/span>CryptoTrust OnlyKey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The OnlyKey is unique in that it can handle three-factor authentication completely internally through its onboard password manager. While it&#8217;s a bit bulky and the UI is clunky, it&#8217;s still an excellent security key.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Open-Source_Security_Key_Nitrokey_FIDO2\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Best Open-Source Security Key: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.nitrokey.com\/shop\/product\/nk-fi2-nitrokey-fido2-55\">Nitrokey FIDO2<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.nitrokey.com\/shop\/product\/nkfi2-nitrokey-fido2-55\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-789638 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nitrokey-Fido2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nitrokey in laptop\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"Nitrokey\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Nitrokey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Open Source<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Relatively cheap<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Wide protocol support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Lack of NFC<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Requires technical knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For many people, open-source is where it\u2019s at. If you\u2019re one of those people, then the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.nitrokey.com\/shop\/product\/nkfi2-nitrokey-fido2-55\">Nitrokey FIDO2<\/a> is the security key for you.\u00a0Unfortunately, open-source security keys tend not to have the same features as the proprietary keys we covered above.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get us wrong\u2014protocol support is pretty comprehensive with FIDO U2F, FIDO2, WebAuthn\/CTAP. These cover the majority of services you\u2019d need the key for.<\/p>\n<p>Since it\u2019s open-source, anyone can look at the code for the Nitrokey\u2019s firmware and make sure that it\u2019s up to snuff doesn\u2019t have any vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p>While that\u2019s all great, this might not matter much for the average user who wants a user-friendly experience. There\u2019s also the downside\u2014you don\u2019t get NFC with this or a USB-C option, so you\u2019re left with using a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Syntech-Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook\/dp\/B07CVX3516?tag=hotoge-20\">USB-A to USB-C<\/a> adaptor, and if you\u2019re on iPhone, you\u2019ll need to get a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MQUE2AM-A-Lightning-Cable\/dp\/B07CPS16L4?tag=hotoge-20\">USB-A to Lightning cable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Suffice to say, it can be problematic to use the Nitrokey at any place other than a desktop. You\u2019re not getting a feature like a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_bioauth\">fingerprint scanner<\/a> or a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_combo\">password manager<\/a>\u00a0for that trade-off.<\/p>\n<p>That may lead some to feel that the Nitrokey is poorly designed, but there\u2019s clearly been some thought put into it\u2014such as being quite sturdy even though it may feel a bit hollow when carried. It also hides both indicator lights and the touch-sensitive button under the plastic, giving it a uniform look and feel, which is nice.<\/p>\n<p>The only thing we would have wished for is a way to attach the cap to the body with a cord since it\u2019s pretty easy to lose the cap.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, while not necessarily the best security key for most users, it\u2019s one of the best keys for those who want an open-source solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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