How security keys work (2FA explained!)

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For most people, a weak password is the only thing that protects their digital life from a hacker. And if that password is ever cracked or made public, you're in big trouble.

Security keys are one of the best ways to protect your accounts. They're incredibly convenient, easy to use, and offer the best type of multi-factor authentication. In this video, we explain how security keys work and show you how to choose the right one for you.
In this video we specifically look at Yubico /“Yubikeys/” and other products, and will look at open source alternatives in future videos!

00:00 Introduction
00:33 2FA and multi-factor authentication
03:13 TOTP and authenticator apps
05:38 What is a security key
09:03 How to use a security key
10:18 Understanding 2FA security keys
12:04 Security key models
15:18 Important tips
17:04 If security keys are not accepted
18:10 Outro

More and more websites support the 2FA security key. If you want to best protect yourself against phishing attacks, you definitely need one of these keys to protect your accounts.

Presented by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Reuben Yap, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell.

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Recommended books:

Introduction to Data Protection for Beginners – Naomi Brockwell
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Permanent Records – Edward Snowden
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What has the government done with our money – Rothbard
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Extreme Privacy – Michael Bazzel (The best book on privacy I have ever read)
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No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA and the US Surveillance State – Glenn Greenwald
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