The biggest disadvantage with system image backups-other than taking a bit longer-is that you can’t restore the backup to a different PC. On the other hand, normal backup tools, including online backup services like Backblaze or Windows’ built-in File History feature, essentially copy your files to another location.
No need to reinstall Windows or your apps. The advantage of a system image is that if a hard drive crashes, you can replace it, restore the image, and have your system right back to where it was when the image was captured. The communication between the biometric secure element and the core one is then encrypted to mitigate eavesdropping and replay attacks.Īpplications are now open for the YubiKey Bio closed preview program.Open System Image Backup in Windows 10 and Windows 11Ī system image backup is essentially a complete snapshot of an entire hard drive. The company also separated the biometric subsystem from the key’s core functionality to reduce the potential impact of a security breach of biometric data. To address concerns related to the potentially incorrect reading of fingerprints, Yubico will allow users to use their PINs to login in case biometric authentication does not work due to variables in skin texture related to moisture or temperature. Upon inserting a YubiKey Bio into a computer, users are prompted to set up a PIN, as well as register their fingerprint to a Yubico account.Īfter that, every access to the USB drive’s content will be subject to biometric authentication via fingerprint. The new devices are essentially USB sticks integrating a fingerprint sensor. The YubiKey Bio products, which are currently in private preview, have been developed to be compliant with various security standards, including FIDO U2F, FIDO2, and WebAuthn. Commenting on a blog post, the company said it has been looking at the development of biometric solutions for a while, but waited to release the YubiKey Bio to make sure the devices came with the best security standards possible. The YubiKey Bio are the first products in Yubico’s portfolio featuring biometric authentication capabilities.
Dubbed the YubiKey Bio, the new devices will be available in both USB-A and USB-C form factors.
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