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I have seen USB keys based on Smart Card components. What is different with the YubiKey?

April 26, 2017based card components different keys seen SMART USB yubikey

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I have seen USB keys based on Smart Card components. What is different with the YubiKey?

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A. The keys you have seen require client software. Client software installation is a well-known hassle for the end-user and a nightmare to administer in a larger setting. Yubico’s technology requires no client software. In fact, you can use the YubiKey wherever you can plug in a standard USB keyboard.