Technology firm Google will sell USB security key, Titan, after test on employees resulted in greater security against phishing attacks

Briefing

Technology firm Google will sell USB security key, Titan, after test on employees resulted in greater security against phishing attacks

August 6, 2018

Briefing

  • USB Security Key – Technology giant Google to sell Titan, physical USB security key which will enable tougher protection for users accessing their account, at Google’s online store
  • Multi-Factor Authentication – Supports multi-factor authentication, which in addition to password, requires user to insert USB key to drive to authenticate user trying to login in to their account
  • Compatible Sites – Can also be used for GitHub, Facebook, Dropbox, and other websites
  • Employee Testing – Google employees have been testing Titan since early 2017, enabling company to avoid and eliminate phishing attacks
  • Availability and Pricing – Will come in USB and Bluetooth versions, priced at $50 for bundle and $20-$25 individually

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Google Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

July 25, 2018

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