YUBICO YubiKey 5C FIPS (140-3)

Passwords are the weakest link in your security chain—easily phished, guessed, or stolen. The Yubico YubiKey 5C FIPS (140-3) eliminates that vulnerability by providing strong hardware-based authentication for your most sensitive accounts and systems. This USB-C security key delivers FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified protection, ensuring your credentials are stored in a tamper-resistant secure element and never leave the device.

Who is it for

Government agencies, defense contractors, financial institutions, and enterprises requiring FIPS-validated multi-factor authentication. It's also ideal for security-conscious professionals, developers, and IT administrators who need to protect privileged access, code signing, and encryption keys across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Chrome OS environments.

Main features

• FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure element for hardware-backed key protection
• Supports FIDO2/WebAuthn, U2F, PIV (smart card), OpenPGP, OATH-TOTP, and OATH-HOTP
• USB-C connector with reversible design, no drivers or software required
• Capacitive touch sensor for user presence detection—prevents remote attacks
• Durable glass-fiber reinforced plastic body, water-resistant and crush-resistant
• On-device key generation and storage; private keys never leave the device
• Works with hundreds of services including Google, Microsoft, AWS, and more

Specifications

• Interface: USB-C
• Security certification: FIPS 140-3 Level 3
• Protocols: FIDO2, U2F, PIV, OpenPGP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, Smart Card
• Cryptographic algorithms: RSA 2048, ECC p256, ECC p384
• Form factor: USB-C security key
• Material: Glass-fiber reinforced plastic
• Color: Black
• NFC support: No
• PIN protection: Yes (for PIV, OpenPGP)
• Compliance: CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, RCM

Tips

Register the YubiKey 5C FIPS as a security key for your Microsoft, Google, or other online accounts to enable phishing-resistant passwordless login. For enterprise deployments, use YubiKey Manager to configure PIV certificates or OATH credentials. The key is designed to withstand daily wear—attach it to a keychain or lanyard for easy access.