Yubico YubiKey Standard and YubiKey Nano
Yubico YubiKey Standard and YubiKey Nano, from Yubico Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2267 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2267 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Yubico Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.6 |
| Firmware versions | 2.5.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The YubiKey and YubiKey Nano are two-factor authentication devices supporting OATH-HOTP as well as the Yubico OTP algorithm. The devices are connected via the USB ports and emulate a generic USB keyboard to allow a true driver-less installation.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 2
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (3)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-14 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2014-10-14