Yubico YubiHSM 2 FIPS Validated

YubiKey announced that its YubiHSM 2 FIPS has achieved FIPS 140-3 validation with Certificate #5302, published by the United States — National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). This milestone follows the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series also becoming FIPS 140-3 validated, reinforcing YubiKey's commitment to delivering modern hardware-backed security. The YubiHSM 2 FIPS is designed to protect cryptographic keys and perform secure cryptographic operations within a tamper-resistant hardware security module, crucial for organizations safeguarding critical infrastructure, manufacturing systems, government environments, and high-assurance enterprise workloads. This validation is particularly significant for U.S. Government agencies and regulated enterprises accelerating Zero Trust adoption, aligning with guidance from the United States — Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United States — National Security Agency (NSA). Albert Biketi, YubiKey's chief product and technology officer, emphasized the importance of this validation in combating AI-driven cyber threats.