

Together, these technologies allow Facebook employees and developers to quickly authenticate using the YubiKey Nano, while offering the flexibility and ease of use from Duo Security. This complementary combination of two-factor technologies include multiple authentication methods - push, SMS, mobile, voice - of cloud-based authentication from Duo Security and the YubiKey Nano.

When coupled together, the respective technologies successfully addressed Facebook’s authentication priorities - placing equal emphasis on usability and security. After careful consideration, the company deployed solutions from both Duo Security and Yubico. In order to securely authenticate software engineers to production networks and servers, Facebook needed a solution that provided quick and easy authentication, a fast rollout to employees, and the flexibility for multiple authentication options.

Yubico and Duo Security are happy to jointly announce today that Facebook has successfully deployed technologies from both companies to provide two-factor authentication across its enterprise.
