Google announces a new lineup of Titan security keys
Google has announced updates to its Titan security key suite, simplifying it by removing a product and bringing NFC to all of its keys.
The company now offers two options; One has a USB- A connector , and the other has a USB-C connector , and both are NFC-enabled to connect to most portable devices.
A USB- A key costs about $30, and USB-C costs about $35 when it goes on sale on August 10.
One of the biggest changes in the company's new lineup is the updated USB-C switch , which has added NFC support.
The company's previous USB-C option , co-created with Yubico, did not support the wireless standard.
The choice between USB-C and USB-A is now easy, as there are no features that the other does not have, as it comes to the ports that the computer has.
According to the company's support document, Titan Security Keys can be used to protect your Google account as well as with third-party applications and services that support FIDO standards, such as 1Password.
Security keys and other security keys from companies like Yubico can act as second agents to secure your account even if an attacker obtains your username and password.
They are also resistant to phishing because they will not authenticate your login to a fake website trying to steal your data.
Titan Keys also works with Google's Advanced Protection Program, which is designed to provide additional security for people whose accounts may be targeted.
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The company's current USB-A security key includes NFC and retails for $25, and the USB-A plus NFC key that the company lists for $30, but comes with a USB-C adapter .
The USB-A Switch currently listed in the store does not include a USB-C adapter , unless purchased as part of a package, according to the company's specification page.
The company's NFC/Bluetooth/USB switch , which was made available to the public in 2018, will not be sold as part of the updated lineup.
While the updated Titan security key set seems to lack a Bluetooth option, it's nice that the USB-C key gets NFC.
The company stated that the Bluetooth/NFC/USB switch still works over Bluetooth and NFC on most modern mobile devices.