YubiKey for Healthcare
Modern phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless process to secure patient data and ensure compliance
Modern phishing-resistant MFA for healthcare with the YubiKey
Simple, efficient, and strong authentication ensures compliance and protects highly sensitive patient data and transactions with high security.
Across the healthcare sector, organizations need solutions that provide modern security features and support the transition to a more secure, phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless workflow for a better user experience and overall efficiency.
The multi-protocol YubiKey, with support for SmartCard/PIV and FIDO2 authentication protocols, delivers phishing-resistant MFA and modern passwordless authentication with an exceptional user experience in a portable form factor. With the YubiKey, healthcare organizations can ensure that employees, contractors, and end users are always protected from modern cyber threats.
Advantages of the phishing-resistant YubiKey
Protect critical applications and sensitive data
Traditional authentication methods such as usernames and passwords and mobile-based authenticators expose healthcare organizations to modern cyberthreats. Usernames and passwords are easily hacked, and mobile authenticators are highly vulnerable to phishing attacks, account takeover, SIM swapping, and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks.
The YubiKey provides phishing-resistant two-factor, multi-factor, and passwordless authentication at scale. The hardware authenticator protects private secrets on a secure device that can't be easily exfiltrated, preventing remote attacks. YubiKeys are the only solution proven to prevent 100% of account takeovers in independent studies.
Offer the best user experience
Usernames and passwords, as well as SMS, OTP, and push notification apps, don't provide the best user experience. Users can be locked out of their accounts, and reliance on mobile phone battery and network connectivity can lead to delays in user access to critical patient data.
YubiKeys require no software installation, no battery, and no cellular connection, making them ideal for environments with limited mobility and shared workspaces, such as those common in healthcare settings. A user can simply plug the YubiKey into a USB port and touch the key to authenticate. YubiKeys also support tap-and-go authentication via NFC. Combined with a silicone wristband, the YubiKey can solve critical hygiene and efficiency issues.
Ensuring compliance with global regulations
As a result of evolving cyberattacks, regulatory changes such as the CURES Act, the revised HIPAA, EPCS (SUPPORT Act), 21 CFR Part 11, and various federal and state laws are introducing new security requirements related to user authentication that can no longer be met by passwords and traditional authentication systems.
For regulated healthcare environments , YubiKeys are available in FIPS 140-2 validated form factors that meet the highest requirements of Authenticator Assurance Level 3 (AAL3) according to NIST SP 800-63B.
Reduce IT support costs and achieve high ROI
The combination of a seamless user experience, data breach prevention, cost savings on mobile devices and services, and the versatility of YubiKeys with multi-protocol support results in a high ROI. YubiKeys also enable self-service password resets, eliminating IT support costs associated with help desk password reset requests.
Yubico solutions and flexible YubiKey procurement and deployment options can help you achieve an estimated 203% ROI over three years and a 75% reduction in password-related help desk support tickets by year three.
