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Background

• One of the options for Multi-Factor Authentication for Okta is the use of a USB Security Key.

Issue/Problem

• Students who cannot or do not wish to use Text Message, Voice Call, Okta App, or Google Authenticator on a phone or tablet for MutliMulti-Factor Authentication, are able to purchase and use a USB a USB Security Key to obtain the necessary code for Multi-Factor AuthenticationMFA.
• For WSU Staff and Faculty who cannot or do not wish to use Text Message, Voice Call, Okta App, or Google Authenticator on a phone or tablet for MutliMulti-Factor Authentication, they may buy their own Security Key, or contact their department regarding purchasing a USB a Security Key for the user's Multi-Factor Authentication needs. ( Whether the department will purchase the item is solely up to each individual department.)

Solution

• For Usage, see "How to Set Up Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA)" Your Security Methods for direct instructions on setting up USB Security Keys for Okta - How to Set Up Security Keys for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)  .

• ITS has purchased and tested the following options, but does not recommend any specific product, nor can they support them directly.  When purchasing a key, look for “FIDO Certified” or the logo:

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• Make: Key-ID

• Web: https://www.key-id.com

• Model: FIDO U2F USB Security Key          

  https://www.amazon.com/Key-ID-FIDO-U2F-security-key/dp/B01N6XNC01

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• Make: Feitian    

• Web: https://www.ftsafe.com

• Model: ePass FIDO-NFC

  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1R5LRD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A30V4CZBKPUCSD&psc=1

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• Make: HyperSecu

• Web: https://hypersecu.com

• Model: HyperFIDO Titanium       

  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N9LQZL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A1K2C2LNDSTL3L&psc=1

  
  

  
  

   

• Make: Yubico

• Web: https://www.yubico.com

• Model: YubiKey NFC

  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8YBWQZ/ref=emc_b_5_t

  
  

  
  

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