This greatly simplifies setting up the Yubikey, and handles all the configuration options required for the One Time Password system. On the next page, click the “Quick” button. On the main screen, click “Yubico OTP Mode” to get started. Let’s get started with Memory 1, the One Time Password configuration. This is going to give us the most use from our Yubikey, since you can use the static password anywhere One Time Password isn’t supported (logging into Windows, securing a TrueCrypt volume, etc.).

Memory 2: Static Yubikey password (traditional password - always the same).Memory 1: Yubico-authenticated One Time Password (this is used with services like LastPass).For this example we’re going to have the following setup: Yubikey offers two memory slots, meaning you can have two different configurations stored in the device. This is the main screen, which gives you an overview of your Yubikey and the options for configuring it. At the time of this writing, the latest version is 3.0.1. Note: if you’re using a newer version of the software, your interface may differ. You will be greeted with a screen like this. Once you have it installed, run the software. Anywhere you see information in plain text, that information is invalid so there is no risk in sharing it. You’ll see areas of the screenshots that are blurred, where there is information that is personally identifiable and possibly still valid. For this example we’ll be using the Windows version of the utility, running on Windows Vista. Once you download it, follow the instructions to install or run it on your machine. This utility is available for Windows, Intel-based Mac OS X and Linux so you’re good to go no matter what you use.

In order to configure your Yubikey, you’re going to need the personalization software.

I’m going to show you step by step how to configure your Yubikey to get the most out of it and set yourself up for success. The only part of it that isn’t drop-dead simple is the configuration, though even that isn’t very difficult. It makes me exponentially more secure and at the same time makes it easier for me to stay secure. For many months I’ve been using a Yubikey as a staple of my cyber security plan.

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