59 but a proactive enterprise strategy aimed at removing the risk of phishing by eliminating all phishable events from the entire user lifecycle – thus ensuring even the least security conscious users are protected in their day-today activities. Yubico is committed to helping organisations create phishing-resistant users for their entire employee account lifecycle, by empowering enterprise security and bolstering protection against account takeovers through easily deploying the highest-assurance modern hardware security keys – in turn enabling passwordless authentication at scale.” Passwordless authentication – part of the MFA process – is crucial for protection against cyberthreats and aligns with Microsoft’s vision for secure and efficient access management. “Microsoft emphasises securing identities as the foundation of a zero-trust strategy,” says Hanson. “Passwordless authentication strengthens this perimeter by ensuring that only legitimate users can access resources without the need to manage complex passwords. By eliminating passwords, organisations reduce their attack surface, making it harder for attackers to gain unauthorised access.” Yubico’s security solutions, including its Yubico Enrollment Suite made up of two primary solutions – Yubico FIDO Pre-reg and YubiEnroll – integrate with Microsoft environments to provide passwordless MFA solutions. “Yubico FIDO Pre-reg offers a turnkey service that delivers pre-enrolled YubiKeys directly to users, whether they are in corporate offices or remote locations,” says Hanson. “Meanwhile, YubiEnroll provides a versatile client application that allows IT administrators to enrol YubiKeys on behalf of users. The Microsoft compatibility of these solutions allows enterprises to implement strong security measures consistently. By adopting Yubico’s technology, business decision-makers can significantly enhance their organisation’s security posture, ensuring both protection and operational resilience in the face of evolving cyberthreats.” With the MFA mandate set to take full effect by mid-2025, Yubico will continue its partnership with Microsoft, collaborating with joint customers on their zero-trust journey. “By working closely with Microsoft, we ensure that our products are fully compatible with Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and other critical services,” says Hanson. “This integration is crucial for organisations aiming to adopt a zero-trust architecture, as it provides strong, phishing-resistant authentication that is essential for verifying user identities before granting access. Our goal is to empower enterprises to operate as phishing-resistant organisations while confidently navigating the evolving cybersecurity landscape, leveraging the strength of our partnership with Microsoft and our commitment to zero-trust principles.”
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