U2F USB Key Options for Okta Security Key

Background

• One of the options for Multi-Factor Authentication for Okta is the use of a U2F USB Security Key

Issue/Problem

• Students who cannot or do not wish to use Text Message, Voice Call, or Okta App on a phone or tablet for Mutli-Factor Authentication, are able to purchase and use a U2F USB Security Key to obtain the necessary code for Multi-Factor Authentication.
• For WSU staff and faculty who cannot or do not wish to use Text Message, Voice Call, or Okta App on a phone or tablet for Mutli-Factor Authentication, they may contact their department regarding purchasing a U2F USB Security Key for the user's Multi-Factor Authentication needs.

Solution

• For Usage, see "How to Set Up Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA)" for direct instructions on setting up U2F Keys for Okta - How to Set Up 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 “U2F Certified” or “FIDO Certified” or the logo:

  

   
   

  

• Make: Key-ID

• Web: https://www.key-id.com

• Model: FIDO U2F USB Security Key          

• Price: $9.98 

  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6XNC01/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1IX5WZERU4N5B&psc=1

  
  

  

• Make: Feitian    

• Web: https://www.ftsafe.com

• Model: ePass FIDO-NFC

• Price: $16.99      

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

  
  

  

• Make: HyperSecu

• Web: https://hypersecu.com

• Model: HyperFIDO Titanium       

• Price: $8.99        

  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

• Price: $27.00      

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

  
  

  
  

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